It's nice to see him as the protective type, even if he doesn't really know the woman too well (guessing he's slowly understanding more and more that her life hasn't been exactly great either). I do hope Artezia will finally get to have a reason to sincerely smile happily (not a smirk or something that's just for show). Poor girl (even if she was "evil" in her first timeline, it's not like she did it for pleasure, but survival reasons).
Also, lol that other girl.
Ty so much for more of this. Love you guys doing this so well and so fast!!