Chapter 291

It disappeared completely.

Cecil widened her eyes in disbelief.

"...no...no no!"

"It's gone! He-he's gone! AI500!"

"What should I do?! I should have jumped in!"

AI500 sighed within her mind again.

[ Oracle, my friend. ]

[ Do not falter. ]

[ Believe in Xue. ]

She squeezed her eyes close, clenching her fists as she tried to recall the warmth of the hand that held her moments ago.

"Xue...please..."

Her voice trembled.

"You have to come back safe."

Cecil inhaled deeply, biting down on her lip.

"I won't falter."

"Thank you, AI500-no, Tano."

[ Hah. ]

AI500 seemed to let out a chuckle in her mind.

[ Your creations won't disappear easily, just like you. ]

[ So, stand up. ]

Cecil stood up abruptly.

Haru and Kiyae, who wanted to comfort her, flinched back in shock. She stared at them, her limpid black eyes were glimmering with newfound determination. She offered a helping hand to the horrified Linqin, and Linqin looked up at her.