"I-I want to remain here." He finally blurted out.
More surprise came over me, as I wondered if the Elven beauties had finally gotten to my thick-skulled friend.
But, after Ivan told me his reason, I realized that I was the unserious one.
Apparently, Clara, General of the Elf Kingdom Forces, had a Bond Magic Beast who belonged to the same kind of 'Principality' Class as Ivan's Familiar.
The General had noticed this when she saw him fight in their combined assault and pointed it out.
And so, Clara offered to help him in his quest to grow stronger.
"I want to take her up on her offer. I know I'm being selfish and impudent, but—"
"It's fine, Ivan. You've finally found an opportunity to grow, right?"
How could I, in good conscience, stand in the way of that?
"Y-yeah…" He had replied me, still feeling slightly guilty for his pursuit of power.
It was unnecessary—though I was glad that he thought his role as an Envoy was also important.
'He's a loyal comrade.'