Since Xeflia didn't have any issue with it, he agreed and let Tearia come along with them. It wasn't like he hated her anyway he just didn't want to upset Xelfia because there last meeting with each other didn't end very pleasantly for the either of them and he also felt she was purposely ignoring Xelfia almost like she was trying to get on her nerves but he wasn't to sure about it but it still bothered him nonetheless.Turning to Tearia he saw her with a smile on her face as she got even closer to him as they walked.
"As you've heard you can come. Just don't get in the way."
Feeling she was a little to close for his comfort he took a step to the side to create a little more distance between them. While he might have had a lot of physical contact then even he would like with Xelfia lately, Her and Tearia were two different people in two very different places in his heart so he didn't want to be so close because it caused him to feel uncomfortable. He'd known Xelfia for almost three years technically while Tearia for not even more than an hour really
"That's fine by me! I'm quite strong you know?"
With a slightly smug look she boasted about her strength in hopes of maybe impressing Xilo but didn't get the reaction she was hoping for. But thinking about it logically it was normal especially when she remembered the woman beside him was a lot stronger then her as well.
"Really? How strong?"
Saying that Xelfia finally attempted to join the conversation in hopes of stepping out of her comfort zone beside Xilo a little bit and maybe even get Tearia to stop ignoring her. Noticing that it was only Xelfia that showed any active interest in her she was a little disappointed by that but she finally talked to her regardless. She could tell Xilo didn't quite like talking to her too much yet but if she was able to become friends with the woman beside him that would probably change as well over time.
"Interested in me I see. Well I'll let you know."
Almost as if she was looking down on Xelfia, Tearia started talking with her with Xilo in the middle silently listening. He was sort of curious too especially after witnessing her burst of speed from before.
"I just hit the Transformation Stage a couple of months ago. Isn't that great."
With a little giggle she praised herself and emphasized her chest as she walked forward. Hearing her strength Xilo was surprised though because from his knowledge and experience people weren't that fast when they reached the Transformation Stage. Well he might not of actually fought any at that rank technically he did fight the Nature Spirit a while back and she was pretty close to the third stage but wasn't nearly as fast Tearia.
"With your speed though is that really true?"
Speaking his curiosity out loud he joined in the conversation as well. Getting his attention she was a bit happy inside as she responded to him.
"Oh so you noticed, good eyes. It's simple really though I was given the Speed Path when I reached this stage so of course it's quite different from others."
"it gives that much of a difference?"
Slightly surprised at how much change to her speed it brought along he nodded as they continued making their way to the Astral Zone.
"Not Usually but I've practiced quite a bit with speed so it fits quite well with me wouldn't you say?"
"Interesting."
With that a peaceful silence basked over them as their conversation stopped until they eventually arrived at the gate to the Astral Zone. Beyond the entrance Xilo could see a forest of trees that eventually led up to a mountain on the other side and if he looked at the right spot he could even see some stone walls that looked man made peeking over the mountain's edges. It Was a huge zone with people walking all around whether leaving or entering or just sightseeing. At the Entrance was a long line of people that were slowly making their way into the zone after being checked at the gate.
"Pretty big."
"Have you ever been here?"
"Nope first time."
"Well good thing you got me here. I can show you some places where there's less people around usually if you'd like."
"That would be a lot of help if you don't mind."
"Hehe no problem."
Happy with being able to show Xilo all her potential good points they walked up to the entrance that checked their identities. paid their fees and slowly walked into the zone after about a half an hour of waiting.
"come, come follow me we don't have all day you know. There's plenty to fight and even some potential spawned treasures if we're lucky so we should hurry."
"Calm down a little bit we're right behind you."
With a slight smile Xilo was slowly learning a little bit how this girl seemed to work and so was Xelfia. They both came to one conclusion.
"An explosion of energy."
Both announcing at the same time out loud they turned to each other and shared a laugh as they followed the bubbly purple haired girl in front of them. The three of them walked through the forest together with Tearia in the lead as they passed people of all sorts along the way. Some ignored them while others took a couple second looks at the women and even Xilo himself along the way but thankfully most people were to busy fighting and treasure hunting to pay them to much attention besides keeping an eye on them to keep their selves safe. Eventually after walking around for a little bit they finally stumbled across a relatively secluded space near the mountains beginning. Thankfully they didn't have to fight at all before with all the people around them doing it for them but now things were about to change.
"Well here we are."