“Still... so that's how it is...”
Ruth smiled.
“What is it?”
Theia tilted her head and looked at Ruth.
“I was just remembering what your highness had said a little while ago.”
“What I said?”
“Yes.”
Both Theia and Ruth's expressions were exceptionally bright. The gloomy feelings they had been carrying for these past few days had been greatly diminished.
“Just a moment ago, you said 'I am terrified of controlling the fate of one person'. I believe those are wonderful words from a royalty of Forthorthe.”
“That's true. It's thanks to my coming to Earth. The past me was so foolish.”
And their emotions that had become clearer strengthened their bond even more.
“You could just say that it's thanks to Satomi-sama.”
“...Even if I don't say it, you will. Right?”
“Fufufu, that's correct.”
After smiling at each other, Theia let go of Ruth's hand and jumped off the bed.
“Alright.”
“Your highness?”
Upon landing firmly on the carpet, Theia turned towards Ruth again and reached out her hand.
“There is something I have to do right away. Ruth, I need your help. Please lend me your strength.”
“...As you wish, my princess.”
Ruth grabbed onto Theia's hand without any hesitation.