"I need a night to consider."
He finally said:
"Tomorrow morning, I'll give you a definite answer."
"Of course." Vinard expressed understanding:
"Such a significant decision indeed requires careful thought."
He stood up, tapping his mechanical hand lightly on the console:
"You can stay in the academy's guest room tonight.
There is a complete database there, and you can look up any information you are interested in."
As night fell, three stars slowly sank in the emerald sky.
Ron stood alone on the guest room's balcony, gazing at the Tree of Life, still radiantly shining in the night.
The entire colony appeared more dreamlike at night.
Various luminous plants twinkled like stars, and the harmonious melody in the air became even softer.
But his heart was filled with chaotic thoughts.
Before making a final decision, he still had an entire night to weigh all possibilities.
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