Rudy excitedly walked around in circles. He looked at Fane before looking at his own hand.
Fane raised an eyebrow, immediately guessing what Rudy was thinking. Thus, he smiled and said, "If you're willing to follow me still, I'll take you along. You just have to make sure you don't betray me."
Rudy's hand quivered, his face reddened a little, and he was shaking from excitement. His lips moved, wanting to say something, but he could not figure out the words to say.
Fane laughed and continued, "Are you worried that you might not get used to other worlds, and that Hestia might be safer for you? Yet you still want to see the wider world."
Rudy lowered his head. Fane had guessed exactly what was in his mind. He stood still, not knowing what to do or say.
Fane stood up and patted Rudy's shoulder, "Just say what you're thinking and do what you want to do."
Rudy looked at Fane emotionally. After a moment, he finally said, "I'm just worried about my future. I know that you'll protect me as long as I'm with you, but I'm worried you'll think I'm useless…"
Saying that, Rudy looked down again, not daring to meet Fane's eyes.
Fane smiled as he turned to look into the Whirling World's clear skies. There was no night and day here—only blue skies above them. However, Fane knew that everything was just part of a formation. The Whirling World was a massive formation that could only last for two years. After two years, they needed to choose somewhere else to go to.
Fane sighed as he said seriously, "As long as you don't betray me, you can keep following me. People will always be useful, so you don't have to think too much about it. However, I have to tell you one thing: you're already linked to me. If you go back, you might get taken away if anyone sees you…"
Rudy's expression stiffened.
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