Stepping out, I directly left the area where the ruined town was located, moving in a straight line toward the headquarters of the Evangelical Institute.
While advancing, I didn't forget to hold Mazao's hand to prevent getting separated from her. We had agreed from the start to consider her as a Great Impermanence-level combat force and go together to the fiercest battlefield. Even though there was still unease in my heart, I didn't make any decisions against it.
Clearly, compared to fighting side by side with Mazao, the most important thing should be to ensure that Mazao survives until the last moment. Even a child could make such a simple analysis of pros and cons. However, I am so easily overwhelmed by my own expectations and passion over reason.
