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.

one end of the room to the other allowed him to see everything. From

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

"...What am I missing?"

monotonous voice echoed

appeared. During that time, Octavious

also breaking through

a state

of all the time that had 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 the next

situation was

"I can't feel it."

one would feel when they were close to reaching the next level. Octavious

meant one thing. He was still

I give up my

eyes rippled as he stared at the azure blue sky. Traces of

deep breath, he turned around to face his

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

post-it notes in his handwriting. One he remembered writing

Even if you lose your emotions, you should try

when she cries. It should appease her, if

her milk when

saw that candy makes children happy. Try

even if you can't feel anything for her. It's the least you can do

raised the frame back up to hide

like they were important. He just

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

large brown leather book from

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

***

The next day.

"Are you guys ready?"

were currently standing in front of a large expanse of grass.

him danced and fluctuated

was about to open the portal

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

"That will do."

thankfully nodded my head

in seven human days, which

would set up a portal. For obvious circumstances, Kevin

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

"Are you ready?"

Kevin called out.

the others behind me, I

"Yes, we're ready."

"Okay."

to open the portals, before gently creating a net to enclose a white ball that formed in the middle

my lesson from last

Kevin started to speak.

up the portal,

and looked

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