"We... did it..." Rufus said before he collapsed and fell unconscious after he saw the notification of clearing the 35th floor of the Behemoth Tower.
"It has been two weeks since you got that evidence from Miss Evelyn, but why Asmond didn't make a single move at all?" Glen asked Roxanne who was leaning on rubble and covered in wounds.
Roxanne looked at Asmond walking around and checking everyone's condition. He seemed to be hiding his feeling from everyone and acted like he always did. She tried to ask what had happened back then, but he never mentioned it ever since after he said nothing had happened.
"He's such a bad liar, and he's so easy to read," Roxanne answered. "Let's just wait until he decides to open up," Roxanne said, but she sounded a bit disappointed because Asmond didn't trust her even though she had done everything for him.
"I guess so. Anyway, while we were struggling to reach the thirty-fifth floor, Mykel's team had officially cleared all their towers to the seventieth floor. When we thought we can breathe, they suffocate us again with pressure," Glen sighed as he shook his head.
Asmond shared the Arcana Chests with everyone that needed materials for their equipment. He then ordered everyone to leave the tower since there were so many casualties.
Silas carried Rufus on his back while Roxanne carried Arum on her back. Glen was still observing the Awakeners with the possibility of using the demonic power that had been with them.
"You guys go back first, I'm going to try and speak to Asmond," Roxanne said as she passed Arum to Glen.
Silas and Glen nodded with understanding and left first.
Roxanne was waiting for Asmond in front of the Behemoth Tower gate since he was walking at the far behind. The moment Asmond was about to leave the tower, Roxanne stopped him and looked him in the eye.
"Let's have a talk," Roxanne said.
"Sure," Asmond nodded without looking at Roxanne.
They both went to the nearest cafe after they changed their attire. Asmond finally opened up after Roxanne persistently pressed him. She was surprised that the plan ended up backfiring at them and that it was all because of her suggestion. She apologized to him, but he didn't blame her for that and it was his fault since he blew it up.
"After hearing that and the Constellations decided to speak to me, I realized aren't we the ones who is so naive and hypocritical? We accused the Guild Association of working for the demon while we are using those experimented Awakeners to help us clear towers," Asmond said as he looked at his cup of coffee.
Roxanne was a bit shocked and immediately lowered her head because Asmond was right about it.
"So that's what has been bothering you..." Roxanne looked at Asmond and felt guilty about it. "Even so, we still don't understand why Mykel didn't get rid of the demon princesses and the Demonic Cult," Roxanne continued as she looked at the snowy road.
"Unfortunately, I made Mykel furious before I could ask him because of my own stupidity and got carried away by my emotion. We might not know, but let's just think that he did that for a reason. He never lied so I believe him when he said that he used them not for power," Asmond answered as he warmed his fingertips on the hot cup of coffee.
"Let's just focus on clearing the towers from now on, yeah?" Roxanne smiled pitifully.
Asmond smiled back and nodded his head in agreement.
(In the hospital)
Mykel was peeling an apple with a small knife as he listened to the talk show. He then gave the apple to Lyneth who was bedridden since it was only a few days left before the due date.
"You can go if you want to, you don't have to stay by my side," Lyneth said as she chewed on the apple Mykel gave her.
"It's peaceful here, and it helps me to think clearly," Mykel answered as he fed Lyneth.
"I heard Goddess Hera gave birth to a daughter. I can't wait to see them both once I gave birth to Elena," Lyneth gently stroked her belly. "Elena also wants to see her sister," Lyneth continued as she ate the apple in Mykel's hand that he offered.
Mykel smiled as he nodded with understanding and ate some of the apple slices.
"Rozan and the others are trying to clear the seventy-fifth floor of the Asmodeus Tower. Once they cleared it, I'll have the ability to turn a normal human into an Awakener," Mykel said as he crossed his legs and looked at Lyneth. "So, I'm going to turn you into an Awakener, and then I'll make you a Goddess," Mykel continued.
Lyneth looked at Mykel with her eyes glimmering with happiness.
"With that being said, why don't you leave Earth after you become a Goddess?" Mykel asked. "I want you to live among the Gods, with Gaia, Hera, and the others. You can visit their world whenever you want with Elena," Mykel explained. "Well, it's my request and you don't have to accept it if you don't want to. It's just that everything will get ugly from now on," Mykel continued.
"I don't have anyone else here since my father was the only family I have, so if you want me to live with the Gods and explore their world, there's no reason to decline it," Lyneth answered with a smile on her face. "I just have one request and that's you have to visit us often," Lyneth said.
"You don't have to request such a thing, because I'm going to visit you when I'm free," Mykel replied. "Well, it's already late now. Go to sleep," Mykel said as he slowly pushed the bed down.
Lyneth nodded and slowly leaned on the bed as Mykel covered her with a blanket.
Mykel walked to the couch, but when he was about to sit, he saw Jeanne and Aurea standing outside the door. He could see them talking to each other through the small window on the door in the middle. He then decided to check out why both of them were there in the hospital.
"What are you two doing outside?" Mykel asked as he held the door open.
"We are curious when is the due date," Jeanne answered. "We want to be there and see it with our own two eyes," Jeanne said as she glanced at Lyneth who was asleep.
"The doctor said it should be two days, but it could be early or later," Mykel answered.
"I see, then we'll wait here with you," Aurea said as she looked at Mykel.
"Come in then, but don't make any noise," Mykel said as he let both of them enter the room. "It's a perfect timing since I'm getting bored here, and there are things I want to discuss with you two," Mykel closed the door behind him.
Mykel sat down on the couch, but suddenly Aurea sat on his lap as she giggled quietly. Both Mykel and Jeanne were startled by it, and Jeanne immediately gave a stern look at her.
"You can sit on his lap as well if you want to," Aurea said as she giggled.
"You said you don't want to act like Agnez, but what I'm hearing and seeing really reminds me of Agnez," Jeanne sighed as she sat next to Mykel.
"Well, her personality is mine as well, so that's not mine to blame," Aurea replied as she gently rubbed Mykel's cheek and stared at him so passionately. "Anyway, Mykel. Is she asleep as well?" Aurea looked at Lyneth's belly.
"Yes, she's asleep when Lyneth's asleep. Lyneth said whenever she went to sleep she always dreamed of Elena. It looks like Elena did something and entered Lyneth's dream," Mykel answered as she looked at Lyneth.
"That child is really something else, huh? Not only you can't decipher what kind of power she possessed, she also have the ability to do anything as she pleased," Aurea said and looked at Mykel. "Isn't that just like you, Mykel? Like daughter like father?" Aurea chuckled as she covered her mouth with the back of her hand.
"You're right, that's why I'm staying here until she's born to this world," Mykel answered with a smile.
