As for why Palm was so eager to prove herself, naturally, love had gone to her head.
With her fixation on her teacher, her heart was completely tied to Knov. She believed infiltrating the palace alone was the greatest help she could offer him, so she had never considered just how dangerous going in alone would be.
And after Palm volunteered, Knov had let her persuade him.
Thinking about it now, sending Palm into the palace alone had indeed been somewhat ill-advised.
After all, he had already approached the palace outside the capital once, and the place was now completely shrouded in malice.
That was probably [En], but anyone capable of extending [En] over such an enormous area was frightening enough.
Although [Zetsu] could protect Palm to some extent, if she really was exposed, she would absolutely be doomed.
As for whether Qiao Lun could actually bring Palm to meet Meruem, that now seemed less important.
And so Knov agreed to Qiao Lun's suggestion.
As for what Palm thought, Knov did not care.
Qiao Lun could also see that it was precisely this forcefulness of Knov's that deeply attracted Palm, leaving her utterly unable to resist.
Being lovestruck really was rather frightening.
Palm still wanted to argue her case, but after a casual remark from Knov, she obediently accepted the new arrangement.
"Then Pokkle can come with me." Qiao Lun chose his other companion, leaving Ponzu, who excelled at reconnaissance, with Kite.
Kite had no objections.
With the teams assigned and their meal finished, the group left the restaurant and immediately set off toward the border of West Gorteau.
"Don't wear yourselves out too much. You can leave the small fry to me once I arrive. Your real opponents are the Three Royal Guards in the palace," Qiao Lun reminded