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Aurora's golden eyes shimmered with divine intensity as her voice dropped into a more ominous tone.
"You're really asking questions that are far beyond your mortal limits, Alex," she said, tilting her head. "Do you even realize that? Just knowing these things could make you a target in the eyes of other gods."
Alex didn't flinch. His blue eyes remained steady, defiant.Thinking.
'I've already got enemies strong enough to curse my body with divine-level afflictions. Whether it's one god or more… the risk is calculated.'
"I know," Alex said firmly. "Can you tell me, or not?"
Aurora let out a long sigh, brushing her silver hair back over her shoulder. Her expression softened with a mix of amusement and concern.
"You're a fascinating mortal," she admitted. "Very well, I'll tell you… but not everything. Some truths are better left untouched—your mind might not survive it."
She turned her gaze toward the sky for a moment, then spoke.
