CHAPTER 98: ENDING SPOTLIGHT (P8)
The servants looked uneasy, fear mixing with confusion.
Servants:
"L-Lord… then what can we do?"
Kuro exhaled sharply, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
"Ughhh… just let him be.
We'll watch and see what he does."
Servants:
"But"
Kuro cut them off instantly.
"It's fine. Let him move however he wants.
No one_not even we_can predict what he will do."
The servants bowed, still unsure.
"Hmm… o-okay then, Lord."
They left, their footsteps fading into silence.
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Meanwhile… in the blind, starless universe…
A dim shadow shifted.
Civileaon's calm voice echoed through the darkness.
"So… how much time do you think he'll need?"
A thunderous, rough voice replied between bites.
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"I… don't… know.
Let's just watch.
But why are you so worried?"
Civileaon's tone sharpened.
"I'm not.
But Cermiliya is curious to know about him."
He continued.
"And you know how she used to be_we were teammates before, remember? Right, Kezara?"
Kezara made an irritated chewing sound.
(nom)
"Yeah yeah, I know.
But what do you mean before?
Even if unlimited years pass, friends stay friends."
Civileaon sighed softly.
"Yeah, yeah… I know.
Anyway, I need to search for more information about what he has done so far.
Okay? Bye."
Kezara munched again.
(nom)
"Okay, bye."
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At the Holy White Castle…
Somewhere in a peaceful corridor, Alicia and White stood together, their posture unintentionally resembling a couple sharing a quiet moment.
Alicia leaned closer.
"So, White… when will they come again?"
White crossed his arms thoughtfully.
"Hmm… I'm not sure.
But I have a feeling they will appear the moment he gets out."
Alicia giggled lightly.
"Ho ho ho~ So our son is that important?
I'm glad."
White smiled warmly.
"Flux is extremely important_not just to us… but to many others as well."
A short silence.
Then White asked casually_
"Hmm by the way… do you want Flux to have a sibling?"
Alicia froze.
"H-Huh?? What do you"
Before he could finish, Alicia smacked his arm with her soft hand.
"YOUUUU DUMMMMMMY!
You still love joking like that!!"
White burst into laughter.
"Haha! It's okay, it's okay_we're adults."
Alicia's face burned red.
"S-so what??"
White held up his hands in surrender.
"Alright, alright. My bad. I'm sorry."
Alicia looked away, flustered.
"Hmmm… o-o-okay."
Her voice dropped to a shy whisper.
"J-just… don't joke like that again…"
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END OF CHAPTER 98
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