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.

his own office. Glass windows that stretched from one end of the room to the other allowed him to see everything. From the streets

stared at the city for what seemed like hours until he raised his head

"...What am I missing?"

low, monotonous voice

years had passed since the crack in the sky appeared. During that time, Octavious watched as more and more people broke

two, and several other known figures also breaking through their previous talent limits, Octavious knew that

was in a state of

elapsed, he was still only at the rank. Octavious was a patient man, and in a normal situation, he wouldn't have given a damn about how long it took for him to advance to

situation

"I can't feel it."

were close to

meant one thing. He was still far from reaching the

did I give

as he stared at the azure blue sky. Traces of loneliness flashed across his

breath, he turned around

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

his hand to reveal several post-it notes in his

in front of children. Even if you lose your emotions, you should try your best to

when she cries. It should appease her, if even

milk when she

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

feel anything for her. It's the least you can do

up to hide

felt like

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

to himself, taking out a large brown leather

inkling that the reason why he couldn't break through had something to do with

***

The next day.

"Are you guys ready?"

of grass. Beside me was Kevin who had his hand

mana around him danced and fluctuated in

open the portal

I 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 and set up

"That will do."

nodded my head

meeting time was supposed to be in seven human days, which was about seventy

would set up a portal. For obvious circumstances,

him being too 'busy' was merely an excuse. 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.

me, I nodded

"Yes, we're ready."

"Okay."

he attempted to open the portals, before gently creating a net to enclose a

learned my lesson

Kevin started to speak.

opening up the portal, I have found

paused mid sentence and looked

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