Kiara still looked unconvinced.
Arceus continued patiently.
"You've left Baltrow and the Black Knight with me. I doubt anyone foolish enough to threaten me even exists."
That earned the smallest smile from Kiara.
Still, she was reluctant to let go.
Arceus lightly squeezed her shoulder.
"You take care of yourself too. Whatever this divine chain is… I'm confident that you'll solve it. Like you always do."
Kiara slowly nodded.
Only then did she finally release him, though her eyes lingered on him for a few more seconds before she turned away.
Soon after, the two groups went their separate ways.
Kaelan, Arceus, Baltrow, and the Black Knight left with Scarlett's escort, heading toward the Leon Imperial Palace.
Meanwhile, Kiara, Scarlett, and Felyx climbed into Kiara's LMV. The engine hummed to life, and the vehicle smoothly rolled forward onto the mountain road.
