Elven Kingdom.
Ayato, accompanied by several of his servants, was admiring the surrounding scenery.
"Come, Brother Ayato, open wide."
Alpha's voice came from his left. Ayato did as he was told and ate a fruit.
"The taste is not bad."
Ayato's eyes lit up.
This fruit was a specialty of the Elven Kingdom.
Although he didn't know its name, the taste was similar to lychee.
"Brother Ayato, eat this."
Epsilon, not wanting to be outdone, also came over with some snacks bought from a street vendor.
"Okay, okay."
Ayato smiled slightly, then turned his head to take a bite.
Hmm?
Ayato was about to say something complimentary when his expression shifted slightly.
"What's wrong, Brother Ayato?"
Delta asked in surprise.
"Nothing much. It's just that the people watching us have made a move."
"Does that mean we finally get to fight?"
"Perhaps."
Ayato shook his head and changed direction with Alpha and the others.
When they arrived at a somewhat remote alley...
"It's good that you haven't left this place all this time."
A figure descended from the sky and landed at the end of the alley.
The newcomer had a slender figure, carried the sharpness of a martial artist, and exuded an indescribable noble aura.
It really was her.
A look of understanding appeared in Ayato's eyes.
Beside him.
Alpha slightly clenched her fists, her expression becoming gloomy.
Delta and the others instinctively looked towards Alpha.
So similar.
Apart from the age difference...
They were practically carved from the same mold.
They wanted to ask, but seeing Alpha's expression, they swallowed their words.
"Relax, it's all in the past."
Ayato rubbed Alpha's head and pulled her into his embrace.
Alpha was startled. Feeling Ayato's presence, her mind quickly calmed down.
Brother Ayato's arm.
So warm, so... strong.
She slightly closed her eyes.
Unlike the calmer Alpha...
Seeing her niece held in a man's arms, Beatrix's gaze became extremely dangerous.
"Sir, could you please let go?"
Beatrix's eyes narrowed slightly, her aura becoming increasingly sharp.
This man in front of her...
Should be the extremely dangerous person those people mentioned.
But...
Why couldn't she see it?
Her brow furrowed slightly.
In her opinion...
Aside from being very handsome, Ayato had no dangerous aura whatsoever.
He just seemed like an ordinary human.
So...
Even though she was somewhat displeased with Ayato's actions...
She didn't choose to attack immediately.
"Aunt Beatrix, why have you appeared before me?"
Alpha opened her eyes, having regained complete composure.
Her gaze towards the other...
Was filled with indifference.
As if looking at a stranger.
She could never forget...
The experience of being a Demon Possession during that time.
From now on...
She only needed Brother Ayato.
Hearing Alpha's cold voice, Beatrix's expression stiffened, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.
"Alpha, I've been looking for you."
There were misunderstandings involved.
But she believed she could explain everything clearly.
However...
Watching Alpha tightly holding Ayato's waist...
Beatrix fell into thought.
What exactly was the relationship between Alpha and this man?
It seemed...
Very harmonious.
"I don't need you to look for me."
Alpha said indifferently. "I hope you can leave now."
"And never appear before me again."
A look of helplessness flashed in Beatrix's eyes, and she said sincerely, "I hope you can give me a little time. I can tell you everything."
"It's not necessary."
Alpha shook her head and said, "Since what's past has already happened..."
"Just let it pass. We can each go our own way."
"Why won't you give me a chance?"
Beatrix sighed, then looked at Ayato. "Or is your determination so firm all because of this man?"
Hearing this, Alpha didn't answer, but her pretty face flushed slightly.
Taking a deep look at Alpha, Beatrix said, "Sir, can we have a talk?"
"I don't think that's necessary."
Ayato shook his head. "I completely respect Alpha's decision."
"Then there's no choice."
"Even if I have to use force, I'm taking Alpha away."
As she spoke, Beatrix's aura had undergone earth-shattering changes.
The surrounding airflow surged, as if turning into visible shockwaves rolling in all directions.
The air in the entire alley...
Had become heavy.
Even the surrounding ground was faintly trembling.