Armor?

[See? Just ask. It's easy.]

'You can say that because the shadow doesn't kill me right now. If he intended to kill me, I wouldn't even hear you saying those words.' Theo complained.

[I know them more than you.]

'That makes sense. How about telling me more about them?'

After getting that question, there was no response from him, leaving Theo disappointed.

Theo then watched Ava with a serious expression and asked carefully, "Is it fine for us to be here? I have been here all the time, but it doesn't seem like I want the energy she's releasing right now…"

'You have a different path. Seeing your relationship with this kid, I have no doubt that you're going to acquire an Order sooner or later. You'll understand it at that time.' The shadow shook its head.

"…" Theo wanted to ask more, but he was afraid of pissing this shadow off, considering he was a stranger. So, he decided to stop talking, waiting for Ava to finish.