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"Well... I can't be completely sure whether to help you keep Calibri here or whether to help him go back. That's why... I'm going to tell you something, and you have to tell me if you think you can stop it. If your plan can stop it, I will help you."
Haochen narrowed his eyes.
"I know it's going to be complicated to plan without hearing everything I saw... But I can't tell you everything right now because the outcome will become even more spurious. However, I can tell you the gist, Haochen. If you tell me you think you can beat the endgame, I will guide your plans as best I can."
Haochen gave him a slow nod.
Cloud leaned against the wall, inhaling slowly.