Gea held back.
It wasn't worth trying to convince Casiopea with arguments when I knew she needed actions.
What had I done for Aly in the months we had known each other?
What had I done for my best friend?
I realized that she had done everything for me, even more than could be expected.
In contrast, I hadn't done anything for her but disappoint.
While it was true that I had promised to go after Nicolas, that was just a promise, one I hoped to keep but might not, not of my own accord but due to the terrible circumstances we were facing.
Moreover, before going after Nicolas, I had already decided to resolve the issue with my supposed father. Being in Alfa Ross's territory was the closest option, or so I believed.
In the midst of my reflections, reality became an unforgiving mirro
