Please be my partner (1-610).

Summary

David hesitates but ultimately picks up a mysterious sphere, prompting an anxious response from Johnny. Their mentor, Nuo Mi, unexpectedly appears, revealing he is alive despite David's belief he had buried him. Nuo Mi mocks David's uncertainty about the sphere, explaining its transformation due to past events and the influence of source energy. He implies that both David and Johnny are pawns in a larger scheme, with David facing the grim possibility of becoming a puppet. As tension rises, Mei Lun enters, taking the sphere from David, revealing it to be a damaged Source Energy Core. He deduces its history and its connection to Nuo Mi's past tragedies. Nuo Mi, recognizing Mei Lun's power, reluctantly agrees to share his knowledge about the Spirit World and the Source Energy Core in exchange for preserving Vera's self-awareness. After a tense negotiation, Mei Lun obtains a book containing Nuo Mi's research before Nuo Mi hastily sends them away. Back in reality, Vera is visibly upset, having gained painful memories from the Spirit Realm. Mei Lun reassures her, and they acknowledge their agreement. Ultimately, Mei Lun crafts a location marker, allowing him to access the Spirit Realm's Puppet Manor in the future, setting the stage for potential further encounters.

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