"At this age, there isn't much left worth living for. If my death can quell the public's anger, if my demise can preserve the honor of the Boreas Family, I will gladly accept such a death."
My greatest regret is not seeing your fifteenth birthday or the day you get married. However, for heaven to allow me to see you again here is a kind of grace bestowed upon me.
"No, Grandfather. Mom and Dad are no longer by my side. I don't want to leave you; I don't want to lose you again."
At that moment, Shaoros looked toward me.
"Daolin Prodia Grellat, although I strongly disliked your grandfather, I still admire you. Your ability is the most outstanding I have seen in all these years. Can you bear the responsibility of protecting Eris? I implore you."
I was momentarily speechless, not knowing what to say.
"What kind of manner is this, being so wishy-washy? Are you willing to protect and care for Eris or not?"
"I am willing. I am willing to take care of her."
"Good. Eris, regardless of whether your parents are still alive in this world or not, I, your grandfather, will make this decision: From now on, Daolin will protect you. You will follow him from now on; he will protect your safety.
If your parents are no longer in this world, he will be your only remaining relative. You do not need to avenge me. My greatest wish is for you to live happily."
Afterward, Shaoros placed Eris's hand into mine. After Eris cried with her grandfather for a while longer, we were ushered out by Shaoros.
Although we didn't speak the whole way, Eris never let go of the hand she held in mine.
We returned to the safe house. I did not go back to the Prodia villa. Eris and I rested together in a room.
As soon as I lay down on the bed, Eris lay down beside me, but we both slept fully clothed. I originally intended to say something, but suddenly my eyes closed, and I fell asleep.
My consciousness switched seamlessly. The moment I opened my eyes, I found myself in a completely white space, and there was nothing there.
Seeing this white space, a sudden surge of fear struck my heart, but I had to pretend to be completely ignorant and look extremely curious until a voice rang out.
"Hi, should I say this is our first meeting? Good evening, little brother Daolin."
I knew perfectly well where I was and who this person was. But I had to feign panic and could not let him discover that I was already completely familiar with his situation.
"Greetings. Where is this place? Who are you, and why have I appeared here?"
"Oh, so many questions. But it's fine; I can answer all of your questions one by one. This is the domain of a God. I am the Human God, Hitogami, and you have been summoned here by me. Don't worry; I have only summoned your consciousness here. Your physical body is still sleeping where you left it."
"What matter requires you to summon me? How may I serve you?"
"Haha, don't be so reserved, little brother Daolin. I am a very understanding God. I haven't called you here to do my bidding. I am merely here to offer you advice. Whether you follow the specific advice is entirely up to you. I will not force you to do anything."
"Thank you very much, Lord Human God Hitogami. Please generously offer your advice, and I will strive to complete it."
I acted extremely fearful and respectful, not daring to harbor any doubt about what he might ask me to do. Because I knew that in his eyes, possessing future sight, none of my actions could escape his notice.
"Very good. I know you are with your cousin, and you need to find her parents. Daolin Prodia Grellat, listen carefully: My advice is to travel to the Contention Zone. Your cousin's parents are over there."
After the advice was given, white, wave-like ripples appeared in my eyes. As the waves washed over me, my consciousness returned to my body.
Eris was speaking beside me, "Daolin, did you hear what I said?"
My consciousness had just recovered.
"Sorry, I just got too tired and accidentally fell asleep. What did you just say?"
"Hmph, I spoke to you for so long, and you actually fell asleep. I don't like Daolin anymore."
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