บท 223: Chapter 222 - Raise Our Chances

Point-of-View: Lazvis Zinleth

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"I know it's a lot to ask for, and we don't have all that much time, plus you have no obligation to help me, but...please, help me get stronger, I'll do anything," Requested Kalico, bowing her head to me.

"Look, I get it, I really do. I couldn't do much in the last battle myself, and it's really frustrating, so I know how you feel...and I don't mean to be hurtful, but if I'm being honest, well, you'll hold me back," I replied bluntly, feeling bad about it.

But given the situation, I can't afford to sugarcoat this. If she joins the upcoming battle, she'll almost definitely die.

"Yeah, I...I know that. I'm painfully aware of that fact, I'd thought I'd gotten stronger, but I was completely helpless when those two evolved Criticals attacked Occiden, and I didn't even join the fight against the Chaos Bringer, because I knew I'd only get in the way.