Emperor vs King

Leonel and Aina left the restaurant not long later, their expressions not giving much of anything away until they were already back in the Segmented Cube. 

"Why did you agree to help them?" Aina finally asked after the two were alone again. 

"Why turn down free resources?" Leonel said with a laugh. 

"But… If we help them protect their territory, wouldn't that make it more difficult for your plans?"

"No, it would actually help. You and I aren't representative of the younger generation of Valiant Heart. With how shaky their foundations are, isn't it best to leave it in their hands?"

"Well… Raylion actually isn't so weak."

Leonel blinked, looking over at Aina who had seemingly begun to cook something. 

"Should I be jealous?"

Aina looked up from the stove, blinking innocently, a sweet smile on her face. 

"You left me for two years. Who knows, maybe I wavered."

"Ah…"