"―I will be relying on you to ensure the Tower is well-protected, Enki."
As if reading my mind, Leinth abruptly spoke, her gentle voice firming just enough for me to tell how serious she was.
"...I understand. I'll try my best-- no, I'll make sure it doesn't fall."
Giving her my honest response, the same otherworldly smile lit up her face.
"Thank you. I believe you."
After that, she took another elegant sip of her coffee, and I couldn't help but see the small, slightly chubby face of the Librarian overlap at that moment.
"..."
"...My time is almost up. It was lovely meeting you after all this time, Enki. Truly."
Following a period of peaceful silence, feeling a tad awkward that I couldn't think of anything to say, she eventually broke it with those words.
"Please take care of the little one while I'm away."
"Ah... the Librarian? Is she..."
