"If, Kaltsit, there ever comes a day when you trust me without reservation, I will also tell you everything I know—whatever you ask, I will answer."
Looking at the coffee in Goki's hand, which made his intentions completely clear, Kaltsit raised an eyebrow.
"Don't worry, that day will never come. I have few friends—you're not at that level yet."
Placing Rosmontis on the ground, Kaltsit took the coffee from Goki's hand, took a small sip, and her triangular ears couldn't help but twitch slightly.
"Kazdel is currently relatively peaceful, but the clouds of war have already enveloped it. I will go find my friend first. If you and Skadi want to find me—go to the south-central part of Kazdel, listen to the broadcast, and find the location of Princess Theresa's travels. I will definitely be there."
And watching Kaltsit's expression of enjoyment, which she thought she was hiding well but was actually quite obvious, he smiled slightly.
"Alright, I won't be staying in Kazdel for long. Remember to prepare a room for me in advance."
Next, Goki and Kaltsit would go their separate ways, and he knew who Kaltsit was going to find.
In Kazdel, which was already shrouded in the shadow of civil war and destined to split and go to war, there were many old acquaintances of Goki.
Princess Theresa, the little rabbit Amiya who was the same age as Rosmontis, many elders of Babel, and... Goki himself.
Well, to be precise, it was the Doctor.
Goki was very curious about the true protagonist of the Arknights story, the truly brilliant Genius who was almost a demon in his wisdom, the evil spirit of Babel, and the leader of Rhodes Island.
Goki was very interested in what kind of person this role he once played was, and even wanted to directly follow Kaltsit to Kazdel to take a look.
However, it was clear that there was more important work awaiting Goki.
The Celestial Envoy was merely a minion who sneaked into Columbia with the Director, with little self-awareness, but her appearance indicated that a Great One was nearing awakening.
"Although I also want to go, Kazimierz might be in danger. The Director told me the location of the ruins she visited during her expedition, and Skadi and I must go."
This god, who had devoured the Daughter of the Cosmos's power, was utterly irrational. If the God of Burning Wind was a brute, then this god was a pure madman.
If it devoured Goki's power, causing its awakening speed to accelerate, then nearby cities would be in danger.
"...Are you sure you don't need me to go? I might be able to help."
Although Goki didn't explicitly emphasize the danger of this incident, Kaltsit still perceived its seriousness. Frowning, she asked Goki.
"No, Skadi and I are enough. Your mission is to settle Rosmontis and Ifrit."
Goki shook his head, took Skadi's small hand, and pulled her to his side—what a joke, he was going to have a world for two with Titi. Although Kaltsit, the big lynx, was also his wife, the path to conquering her was still very long, and he couldn't rush it.
"Yes, Goki and I are enough!"
Skadi proudly leaned against Goki, arm in arm with him. Her thought was simple: whether it was going to Kazimierz or Kazdel, as long as she was with Goki, it was fine.
"Also, keep an eye on the news in Kazimierz. If all is well, then do your own thing. If any signs appear, and I haven't contacted you..."
Goki dropped the relaxed expression from his face and looked Kaltsit seriously in the eye.
"Then, do everything possible to make that Princess of Kazdel, the hero who saved the country, raise an army—you will need to deal with a war."
Goki was not exaggerating. If he were facing the kin of a god or a Clone of the God of Burning Wind, he could easily handle it.
But if a Great One were to awaken from this stable reality... that would be a true disaster.
Although this was the worst-case scenario, Goki had to prepare Kaltsit.
"Do you still remember the 'War of Deification' recorded in the legends of Yan Country—blood flowing for a thousand li, millions of corpses? Believe me, that is absolutely a restrained description."
Goki's journey was precisely to prevent such a worst-case scenario from happening.
"...I understand. I will make the necessary preparations. If you achieve your goal, remember to find me quickly."
Kaltsit's expression also became serious. This was also why she rarely criticized Goki.
Compared to what he was doing, his seemingly flirtatious yet actually very pure personality was nothing to criticize.
Moreover, the coffee Goki brewed and the food he cooked were truly exceptionally delicious.
"Brother Rogue, are you leaving?"
Rosmontis understood the content of their conversation. She looked up, her large, light green eyes, just like Kaltsit's, looking pitifully at Goki. Her cat ears also drooped.
She really liked this kind big brother. The thought of being separated from the only person she could remember made Rosmontis feel a little sad.
"Don't worry, we'll meet again very soon, Rosmontis. I'm just going on a business trip—come, pinky promise."
Goki extended his little finger and linked it with Rosmontis's—he wasn't even letting go of the big lynx, so how could a little cat escape?
"Mm! Pinky promise, Brother Rogue, I'll wait for you!"
Watching them hold hands, one big and one small, Kaltsit's lips curved upward slightly without her even realizing it, but it only lasted for a moment.
"Alright, the messenger station is just ahead. We'll part ways there—if you want to go to Kazimierz, I can recommend a reliable guide for you."
As she prepared to take over Mon3tr's driving, Kaltsit suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Goki.
"The Director mentioned it, that relic of the expeditionary Knight's tomb... is it near that city?"
Hearing Kaltsit's question, Goki rubbed Rosmontis's little head and replied with a smile.
"That's a place surrounded by four cities. Every three years, these four united cities will merge together."
Looking at the map of Kazimierz hanging on the wall beside them, Goki's finger pointed to the very center of the map.
"The Grand Knight Territory—Kawaleria! In a few days, the triennial Knight Tournament will be held there! Skadi, this is the best time for a trip!"
Goki knew that on this journey, he was destined to encounter another group of familiar strangers.
A new journey officially begins!
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