Phoenix's mind was indeed filled with worry for Astoria, and his eyes would frequently fall on her to make sure she was safe and sound.

He knew that she was looking forward to his upcoming action.

But more importantly, as a wizard, he has a responsibility to deal with the battle at hand.

This is not only to protect Astoria, but also to maintain his dignity and responsibility as a wizard.

He knew very well that if he chose to back down today, he might choose to avoid similar situations in the future.

This negative attitude is not what he wants, nor is it who he wants to be.

Phoenix has always believed that as a wizard, he has an obligation to protect those in need and to fight against forces that threaten peace and security.

He didn't want his hesitation and fear to become an obstacle to his actions. He wanted to be someone who could stand up at the critical moment.

He wanted to prove his courage and determination through his actions.

Not only for Astoria, but also for my own inner persistence and beliefs.

Phoenix took a deep breath, and his eyes became more determined.

He knew that this battle might be very difficult and there might be unpredictable risks, but he was prepared.

He will use his strength to protect the people he loves and maintain the peace he cherishes.

He gently squeezed Astoria's hand, giving her a silent sense of comfort and strength.

Then he turned toward the battle that was about to begin, his body tense, ready to unleash his power.

He knew that this would be a battle that would test his courage and determination, but he was ready to face it all.

He wanted to let Astoria and everyone see that he, Phoenix, was a wizard who could stand up at critical moments.

Phoenix's heart was filled with bitterness, and a self-deprecating smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

His eyes revealed complex emotions, but soon, these emotions were like smoke blown away by the wind.

Disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a pair of clear eyes.

He gently let go of Astoria's hand, as if silently telling her that he would have to face what happened next alone.

His steps were firm and slow, and each step seemed so unhurried.

In his eyes, the patterns of the Mangekyō Sharingan began to rotate, forming afterimages, like the stars rotating in the night sky.

Phoenix has made a decision. Although he is unwilling to take the initiative to cause trouble, he will never back down from trouble.

He knew that the giant squid posed a real threat to them.

Its purpose was not merely to intimidate, but to put them to death.

His gaze turned to the giant whale, its huge body struggling in the waves, obviously exhausted.

Phoenix realized that if he waited until the whale really couldn't hold on, it would become much more difficult for him to take action.

He must act at the right time to ensure that they can safely survive this crisis.

Nicholas's eyes were fixed on Phoenix, his eyes were full of curiosity and a hint of imperceptible distrust.

As Phoenix walked to the side of the boat, his figure looked particularly firm in the sea breeze, as if what he was about to face was not a battle, but a relaxing walk.

Nicholas turned his head and looked at Astoria, with a hint of uncertainty in his voice, he asked:

"Is he... really that powerful?"

His words revealed doubt about Phoenix's abilities, but also curiosity.

When Astoria heard Nicholas' question, her eyes curved slightly into crescent shapes and the corners of her mouth raised, revealing a warm and confident smile.

Her voice was full of trust and pride in Phoenix, and she replied softly:

"Yes, Phoenix told me that if he gave it his all, he would be the strongest being in the wizarding world."

There was no exaggeration in her words, only absolute trust in Phoenix's abilities.

Her eyes flashed with deep trust in Phoenix, as if it was in her heart.

Phoenix is ​​the omnipotent guardian. No matter what difficulties and challenges he faces, he can handle them easily.

There was an indescribable emotion in Nicholas' eyes.

His eyes lingered on Astoria's trusting gaze.

His voice was a little hoarse, as if he was searching for an answer that he himself was not sure of:

"Do you believe him that much?"

There was a subtle hint of envy in his words, perhaps because he himself had never experienced such trust.

Astoria's eyes remained firm, and her trust in Phoenix didn't seem to waver at all.

She nodded slightly and replied:

"I believe in him."

There was no hesitation in her voice, as if this was a matter of course.

Nicholas frowned slightly and continued to ask:

"What if he lied to you?"

There was a hint of worry in his question, perhaps because he himself had experienced so much betrayal and deception that he couldn't understand such unconditional trust.

Astoria smiled slightly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes:

"I'm sure he won't."

Her answer was simple and direct, without any hesitation.

A complex emotion surged in Nicholas' heart.

He grew up in the royal family, and there had been intrigue and intrigue all along the way for as long as he could remember.

Although he was a prince and had a fiancée, his fiancée had never really believed in him.

His life was full of suspicion and distrust, which made him both envious and puzzled by Astoria's trust.

He looked at Astoria and couldn't help but feel a little envious, envious that she could trust someone so firmly, and that person was worthy of her trust.

There was a glimmer of longing in his eyes, longing for the day when he could also have such pure trust.

Astoria shook her head gently, a gentle firmness in her movements.

She smiled, with a reassuring calmness in her voice:

"No, because Phoenix won't lie to me!"

Her words were full of absolute trust in Phoenix, as if this was an indisputable fact.

Her eyes were clear and her smile revealed a pure trust that made her words particularly powerful.

She seemed to have complete faith in this matter, and this trust was not blind, but was based on a deep understanding and deep affection for Phoenix.

Every word Astoria spoke seemed so natural.

It was natural, as if in her world, Phoenix's honesty and loyalty were unquestionable.

Nicholas turned his gaze to Phoenix again, and there was an inexplicable hint of envy in his eyes.

He looked at Phoenix's determined back and felt the power brought by Astoria's trust in Phoenix.

This power was something he had never experienced in the royal family, a pure and profound human connection.

He envied Astoria for having such trust, and he also envied Phoenix for having such unwavering trust.

Nicholas began to reflect a little, and he began to wonder whether he could also give or receive such trust.

There was a glimmer of longing in his eyes, longing that one day he could become a trustworthy person in the eyes of others.

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