To Noconalay, Altoria appeared as someone seemingly lively and cheerful, but in reality hid a sorrow and puzzlement that others couldn't perceive, being both insecure and passive, she was indeed a troublesome figure, which left Noconalay feeling "I want to encourage her, yet I don't want to lose to her".
These feelings were complex and distressing, but there was one undeniable fact.
That is, in both of their lives, to have a friend that they could acknowledge and regard as an equal was unquestionably the first for both.
Therefore, although out of envy, Altoria couldn't wait to storm the royal city and vent her long-standing jealousy onto Noconalay, when Reiger mentioned Noconalay as her friend, Altoria did not deny it.
It's just...
"...Can we stop talking about the past? It's all behind us, right!"
Altoria truly didn't want her dark history to be brought up by others anymore.
Noconalay scrutinized Altoria, placed a hand on her hip, and spoke nonchalantly.
