"It could also be just the three of us."

Ashe tilted his head. "No matter what, the Virtual World is full of hidden dangers and opportunities. The more teammates you can trust to watch your back, the better."

"I don't trust her—"

"You didn't trust me at first either."

"How can she compare to you?"

Ashe gave her a surprised look.

Meanwhile, Sonya turned her gaze to Dia, muttering a few words before sighing. "I get it. You're right. Combat intensity on the Continent of Time far exceeds that of the Sea of Knowledge. With just the two of us, we can't guarantee absolute safety. Three is far more suitable."

She glanced back at Ashe and jabbed him lightly in the chest, scowling. "But don't forget your promise. As long as I...