The Ultimate Support Character

"Crimson thread?"

Not knowing what it meant, I waited for Yse or Yuko to explain. The threads that connect me to my Companions are all red. More often, they're faint at first but once the red color solidified, it meant that our destinies have converged.

Crimson is just a deeper shade of red and for Yse to make that distinction, it's definitely not something remotely related to the red one.

"I'm sorry, Dai-kun. I've never seen a crimson thread during our past life. I have no idea what it means."

"I as well... It's not the same color as the one connecting you and your Companions. However, only yours have changed, Daisuke. The black and white thread became faint for us..."

Yuko's face became adorned by a frown. She's probably upset not to know what it means even after being the possessor of the mystical eyes in our past life.

And Yse would never lie to us. She's simply conveying what was presented in her eyes. However, I couldn't help but sense a hint of hesitation when she said that last sentence. And she's looking at Yuko when she said that.

I should ask her about it. Since I've noticed, it would be hard for me to forget about and it might just lead to me overthinking things.

However, considering her hesitation, Yuko possibly asked her to keep it a secret...

Why? Is it serious? Is it because of my choice to accept that deal?

And there I go, overthinking things already.

"Stop staring at one another. Pick her up and leave. You overstayed your visit."

The World's Will annoyingly chose this moment to interrupt us. He clapped his hand and a Portal already opened for our way out.

He couldn't wait to kick us from his territory.

Fleur moved and picked up the woman by utilizing her Elemental Energy, creating a water bed.

Yuko, on the other hand, checked on the woman's state while Yse was still a little out of sorts. Before long, she deactivated her eyes and her face became washed with exhaustion.

I turned to the World's Will and decided to extort him before leaving.

"Hey. I know you won't give us even a drop of your Source Energy but can you help her out? Let her stay here until she completes the 2nd Realm."

"What? Am I running a charity here? This place isn't a training facility. This is the center of the world!"

"No. It's fine Daisuke... Ezyn must have been waiting for me. You don't have to… do this."

"Ah! You're right. That guy can't be left behind. I'll send another one. Let him in too. That's only two people or dragons. Their Source Energy are Spirit-type so there's nothing to be gained other than enlightenment from staying here."

Honestly, it would already be generous if he allowed Yse in. They're about to get left behind by us once I started my plan to absorb the Source Energy Core that I plundered. We might be forced to leave them behind if that happened.

Yse's Eye of Destiny is still beneficial for our plans and a few days in here can truly result in her being enlightened to her Transcendent Pathway.

I mean, the two dragons are both assimilating Psyche-type properties. Not Elemental. That's why Ezyn can also use this chance.

The abundance of Source Energy available will just be a bonus.

And this won't be beneficial for my Companions

Those who are assimilating the same properties as their Transcendent Pathway don't need the same enlightenment anymore. They already completed the Mortal Pathway for it. Just like me, they only lack sufficient Source Energy to become a Sage.

Of course, they can still study it but they won't experience any bottleneck until around Rank 3 Sage.

That's how much of a cheat the Flux Energy State that I handed to them.

"Eh? Daisuke... I said--"

"Tsk. Fine. They can stay until before you leave again. It depends on them whether they can reach that goal you set. And stop contacting me anymore. Talk to Hajime and arrange things with him."

Cutting off Yse who's probably still confused from my insistence and inclusion of Ezyn, the World's Will scratches his small head in annoyance as he agrees to my request.

Well, he's probably aware that I won't take no for an answer. I can forcefully open a Portal here even if he adamantly declines.

"Then Yse, wait for Ezyn. He'll accompany you here. Maybe your Eye of Destiny can also evolve here. We'll pick you back up when we finish setting up to resume our journey."

"This is... We're already buried in your debt, Daisuke."

"Don't mind it. You're always a great help to us." I smiled and said goodbye to her.

Fleur and Yuko also did the same before the three or four if I counted the unconscious woman leaving the location of the Source Energy Core.

After arriving back at the academy, I had Yuko and Fleur look after the woman. I went to Ezyn and explained the situation to him and the same as his wife, the Spirit King almost wept from the huge favor.

Well, their gratitude was already enough for me. Besides, I roped them in this mess myself when they could just stay in the World of Spirits and rule the Spirit Beasts there.

They're still pivotal to our cause. For sure there will come a day when we might leave them behind in the future. For now, that day hasn't arrived yet.

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When I returned to Yuko and Fleur, I immediately addressed the elephant in the room.

I told them I had Hajime prepare a place for the woman away from this country. Also, I added that I recalled my Avatar accompanying Lexie to be her guardian as part of the agreement.

Of course, they had something to say about it and I didn't let them stay quiet.

Even if they agree with my idea, I will always weigh in their opinion. We're all in this together so communicating our thoughts will always be prioritized.

And in the same vein, I asked Yuko if she had something else to say to me.

As someone who could never keep things from me for so long, I didn't need to persuade her for a long time to spill the secret she was keeping between her and Yse.

She pointed at the white-haired woman and revealed to me the appearance of the purple thread between them.

"I don't know when it will happen, Dai-kun. Maybe it will be in the far-off future after our enemies are gone. So, you don't have to worry."

"Or it can be that same day you saw in your vision. Yuko, you can't tell me not to worry about it when your life and death hinge on that. I will... prevent that future from happening."

"Dai-kun. You know how those treads work. Even you can't interfere with them. Unless they change naturally like what recently happened."

"Still..."

"No. I can't let you be troubled by this. When that day comes, I will emerge victorious. This is our life where we will be free against those who impeded our paths before. Nothing can stop us, Dai-kun."

"Daisuke. I think I should also have a say in this. I agree with Yuko. You should think about the meaning of that crimson thread instead. Will it be beneficial to you or not?"

Haa... I lost. They're right. I keep focusing on that one thing when there's clearly an unknown fate tying me to the white-haired woman.

Even her mystical eyes are still shrouded in mystery. I have to use this chance to look after her. To properly observe and understand the unknowns about her.

"Alright. You two make sense. Feel free to scold me."

"Idiot. You know we can't do that."

"Just stay still and let us embrace you. You're always hard at work. Rely on us more."

Forgetting about the unconscious woman lying on the ground, my two lovely Companions sandwiched me between them.

As always, this is a heavenly feeling. I'm lucky to be alive.