The next day, Rion and others sat before Malikeya.
"You can stay for longer if you wish to," Malikeya mumbled, her gaze drifting towards Zaelyane.
Rion also glanced at her from the corner of his eye and mumbled, "Even if we wish to, I do not think we can stay any longer. We have to find the giants and get the cure for them."
He smiled. "We can't leave our friend trapped in the heavenly tree forever now, can we?"
Malikeya chuckled, "Is she just a friend to you as well?"
His lips curled upwards, he shook his head, and stated, "Even if I say it, you won't understand what Dora is to me."
"Hoho!" She let out an amused chuckle, her eyes once again roamed towards Zaelyane, and she whispered, "I think someone may be able to understand you."
Even though her voice was very low and barely audible, Rion still heard it and thought, 'I wonder if she can...'
"Alright then." Malikeya gracefully rose from her cushion and asked, "Where do you wish to return?"
