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Olivia felt her heart stop while Axel continued to stare. He opened his mouth, trying to say something when he froze. Olivia looked extremely pale while tears gathered in her eyes, threatening to spill.

Axel felt a major dose of anxiety kick in when he suddenly remembered what he said and how it could've been taken. He shot up like a spring and gripped Olivia's hands firmly. He looked into her eyes with a gently smile and said, ”Olivia, I didn't mean I'm leaving you. I mean, we're already a couple. I meant that I'm leaving to continue my training as well as a couple… personal tasks I have to complete.”

The tears stopped as Olivia bitterly thought, 'What's wrong with me? I never used to cry but now? I cry at every little thing. Well, only if it involves Axel.' She cleared her throat with a cough and said, ”Well… I… I DON'T mind but… why can't I go with you? I could be a big help, you know?”

Axel closed his eyes as if he was in deep thought and mentally began talking to the system. He said, ”System, can Olivia come with me to another world.”

As always, the system replied quickly. It said, [No, but there are functions that you can gain to bring others to and from other worlds.]

”Do I have that function or can I unlock it?” Said Axel once he heard the systems reply.

[No. You don't have it and you haven't met the conditions to unlock it.]

Axel thought for a little before opening his eyes. He wryly smiled at her and said, ”I don't think I can. It's a place only I can enter… for now.”

”Hmm… Fine, you can go. Just remember, you have to come back in two weeks. That's when the exam ends. I'll pull a couple strings and try get you enrolled.” Said Olivia. She already had a plan for getting him enrolled, however, everything she's thought of could be for naught if the target was missing.

Axel felt warm from her care towards him and promised to be back before the due date. The couple continued to rest near the campfire. Suddenly, Olivia twitched as she said, ”Hey Axel.”

”Yes?” Said Axel, completely unaware of Olivia's changing tone.

”I'm gonna say this now, I don't mind if you have more than one girlfriend…” Said Olivia. Axel could feel his heart stop as he waited.

Seeing that she captured his attention, she smiled and continued. She said, ”However, your gonna have to make a couple promises.”

Axel watched her as she held up one finger and said, ”First, you'll treat everyone the same. It won't matter if you have 3 or 13, you only have to love everyone the same.”