During guiding, the guide and the esper were connected deeply with each other.
Just like how Zein could see Bassena's mana core, the esper could sense the fluctuating emotions inside the guide.
It affected the pure water washing away the chains inside of him. It was gentle before, the familiar feeling he had four years ago. But when the portable purification device was being brought up, the water started to become harsher—like a hose spraying strongly into a muddy field.
Bassena felt it instantly; agitation, impatient. The strong torrent of water also indicated something else; excitement.
And yet...why did he look sad, then?
Bassena watched as Zein frowned, staring keenly at the guide's downcast eyes. He didn't mind the fluctuating guiding, it still felt as good and refreshing, surprisingly. But he didn't like that look of pain that flashed on Zein's face for a few seconds.
"Zein..."
