Story Reader / Event Story / Skylark Nightsong / Story
That went smoothly.
When will that door open?
According to the design, clearing the maze and walking past the path would give the two participants plenty of time to "express their feelings" on the platform.
Except... your current situation is clearly different from what the maze designer had planned.
Alpha holds her daisho tight as she leans on a pillar reservedly, seemingly planning to spend these fifteen minutes taking a small nap.
Perhaps noticing your gaze, she suddenly opens her eyes and stares at you.
...Isn't spending time alone with an Ascendant a large enough stain on your resume?
...Your ability to comprehend your situation is... Forget it.
Something you want to say?
Alpha seems to belong to the battlefield. She is always in a fight or on her way to one when you see her.
Thrusting her into such a gentle environment seems to soften her expression a little.
I'm just not interested in places like this.
I told you I'd probably never come here if it weren't for your invitation.
Alpha looks quite disdained by this delicate maze.
But that's enough for this "experience."
I'll show you a more impactful world next time.
I'll take you away from this boring place to see a broader horizon.
We'll break all the shackles, become stronger, and dictate the rules of this world.
But I look forward to its arrival.
Are you rejecting me?
Wise choice. You surely know which part of you I admire.
Then, let us continue to watch each other, beware of each other, and use each other.
Let's see who gets to cross the finish line of this calamity in the end.
The door opens. Alpha puts away her weapon, leaving without hesitation.
