Wataru stared at Cloche with a serious expression.
His gaze struck deep into her, and her heart gave a sudden jolt.
Normally, he was weak to women, a little careless, and often disorganized. There were times she found herself exasperated, thinking, Is this man really reliable?
But when it truly mattered, he always placed unwavering trust in her.
That part of him—she genuinely liked.
No matter how skilled someone was, if they couldn't trust others when it counted, they were far less admirable.
"Cloche, Air—I'm counting on you. I know how capable you both are, so I'll be waiting for good news."
"Leave it to us."
"See you later. Depending on the enemy, it might take a while—so be patient, okay?"
"Stella and I will remain by Master's side, so rest easy on our end."
"Until we meet again."
Just before Wataru stepped into the gate, he handed Cloche the ring that suppressed presence.
