Counterattack
"Ali? A...li."
Roronora repeated the name, Ali, then nodded in acknowledgment.
"Ali, got it. Is there something you need?"
His behavior mirrored that of a child who has just come to understand the world around him.
"Well, could you do me a favor?"
Ali carefully chose her words, seeking a way to convey her request without causing any misunderstanding or triggering Roronora's defensiveness.
"I need you to come with me to find someone."
"As a bodyguard?"
Roronora's sharp interpretation caught Ali off guard.
All the preparation and thought she had put into her request seemed pointless now.
With a sigh, Ali nodded.
A shift occurred in Roronora's gaze, a certain emotion rising from the depths of his eyes.
"Something like that," Ali paused before adding, "But your safety is the top priority. We just need to distract them."
"I understand. Roronora will go, but I need to ask Jelia first."