The Author's POV

Chapter 614

The scenery outside of the window kept shifting as the car continued to move through the streets of Ashton city.

There was an unusual silence inside the car as it passed each street.

"Are you okay?"

The silence was only broken by Amanda's voice, which contained hints of worry.

"...If you're worried about my safety, you shouldn't be. I'm about to reach rank soon. I can hold my ow—"

"That's not it."

I cut her off before she could continue speaking.

I then turned my attention in her direction.

"Your safety isn't what is bothering me. I already know just how strong you are. There's no need for me to protect you."

Amanda was one of the last people that needed my protection.

With a big guild backing her up, and her father, who was now rank helping her, she was safer than anyone else I knew.

Not only that, but her strength wasn't anything to scoff at. Even I would have trouble fighting against her if she started attacking me from a long distance.

She was the worst opponent for me.

"Then what are you worried about?"

"My strength."

I truthfully replied. Lowering my head to gaze at my hands, I quietly whispered.

"...I need more strength."

I was strong, yet so weak at the same time.

If only I could become stronger, faster...

Sadly, time wasn't on my side. With only two years left, I didn't see much hope in the dark tunnel that I was walking in.

Nonetheless, I still continued to walk. I had no choice but to.

"..."

Amanda didn't say anything after overhearing my words.

Her gaze was on me, but she didn't say anything. It seemed as though she understood my sentiments.

The last thing I heard from her throughout the ride back home was her soft whisper.

"Me too..."

***

Union tower, executive floor.

of Ashton city from the comfort of his own office. Glass windows that stretched from one end of the room to the other allowed him to see everything. From the streets below, the skyscrapers in

seemed like hours until he raised his head to stare at the large crack that was

"...What am I missing?"

low, monotonous voice echoed

passed since the crack in the sky appeared. During that time, Octavious watched

known figures also breaking through their previous talent limits, Octavious knew that this was the best time

a state

rank. Octavious was a patient man, and in a normal situation, he wouldn't have

situation

"I can't feel it."

they were close to reaching the next level. Octavious couldn't feel

one thing. He was still far

I give up my emotions

stared at the azure blue sky. Traces of loneliness

breath, he turned around to face

that his eyes paused on a certain frame. On the frame was

several post-it notes in his handwriting. One he

smile in front of children. Even if you lose your emotions, you

she cries. It should appease her, if even for

her milk when

makes children happy. Try giving them to her when she's

her some affection even if you can't feel anything for her. It's the least you can do for giving up on your emotions in exchange for

raised the frame back up to hide the post-it

couldn't understand them, he felt like they were important. He just didn't know

"Soul...Soul...Soul..."

to himself, taking out a large brown leather book from

inkling

***

The next day.

"Are you guys ready?"

standing in front of a large expanse of grass. Beside me was Kevin who had his hand extended

danced and fluctuated in a

to open the portal that led to

won't be able to accompany you guys, but that shouldn't be a problem. When you people are finished, I'll visit just teleport to you guys

"That will do."

nodded my

seven human days, which

would teleport to us and he would set up a portal. For obvious circumstances, Kevin couldn't come with

The real reason he couldn't come was because his presence would definitely arouse Jezebeth's interest and in turn, raise the possibility of him appearing in Immorra which wasn't something I was keen on

"Are you ready?"

Kevin called out.

to look at the others behind me, I nodded my head. Judging

"Yes, we're ready."

"Okay."

previous times he attempted to open

lesson from

Kevin started to speak.

the portal, I have found a

sentence and

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