It seemed that looking for the white headband girl was the right choice.

Adam Galaev must have recognized her uniqueness and asked for help. In that case, the story was simple. Seol Jihu just had to ask for her cooperation and use the girl as the pathfinder to enter the region with the so-called warped space.

The spring that led to the Spirit Realm must be there.

“I have a request.”

Seol Jihu cut to the chase.

Shortly afterward…

“So what you’re telling me is…”

The girl’s eyes twinkled after listening to the story of the Federation’s visit to Eva with interest.

“Your ultimate goal is to save the Spirit Realm.”

“Exactly.”

“Right, it would be great if you can revive the World Tree before the upcoming war…”

The girl displayed a dreamy expression as if she just heard something amazing.

“That is why I need your help.”

The girl in front of him was the key to this entire thing. If she refused to help, rescuing the Spirit Realm would become an impossible dream. And so, as Seol Jihu was about to make a careful request…

“Okay.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll help you.”

The girl answered yes in a quiet, yet energetic voice.

“W-Will you really?”

“Yes!”

“But why…”

Seol Jihu couldn’t help but ask. He was preparing a long speech in his head to convince her. At the very least, he thought she would ask for something in return.

“Mmm, if you’re asking why, I actually have three reasons…”

The girl raised her index, middle, and ring finger...