Nina thought it over for a moment. "Mm… alright. But I need to return to Barbarian City first and deal with that sealed beastman. You'll have to wait somewhere safe. If something goes wrong—if I can't kill him quickly—you'll need to head back on your own."
She was going to Sea Blue City sooner or later anyway. It might as well be her first stop.
Dian nodded obediently. "Okay."
Right now, he had little strength left—going with her would only hold her back. As long as she was willing to accompany him later, that was enough.
"Then let's head back quickly," Nina said. "Otherwise, Odian and the others will start to worry."
They had already been inside for two or three days. If this went on, her mates might grow anxious enough to force their way in.
She summoned Goldy. Together with Yanai and Dian, she climbed onto its back, and they soared out of the central region.
***
Back in the temple, Eldros stood in silence, watching her departing figure.
