Chapter: 22, Next Steps_4
In the place of an ashen barrow, near a Labyrinth, the crimson spire stood alone, connecting heaven and earth.
Far from it, a boy was looking ahead at it with an excited smile on his face. Noir was ready for the battle ahead.
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In the Dark City, the sleeper army was getting prepared to head out towards the Crimson Spire. Everyone has already prepared the necessary food supply throughout the journey.
Aura looked at the thousands of sleepers forming a crowd. She was keeping a close watch on Caster, making sure he was with them. It wasn't that she was afraid of him somehow running away because he knew he would die that way.
But only she knows that not running away would be worse than death for him.
As she was watching him from the back, some of Casters lackey like friends whispered at him with a teasing smile
"Sir Caster. Miss Aura seems to have taken a liking to you. See, she is looking at you from time to time."
"Yeah, she has never looked at anyone else this intently." The other one added.
"You know there is a rumor that Sir Jin is Miss Aura's Brother? And by the way they talk, it seems to be true." The first one added.
"You are lucky to get noticed by someone so strong." The second one said,
Caster who also noticed Aura's gaze was thinking something and barely heard their words. His clan sent him to assassinate Changing Star to rise in position. But if he is able to be in a relationship with a relative of a person as strong as Jin, He doesn't really need to go through with it.
But he needs to be cautious and make sure that his suspicion is correct. If Aura truly had feelings for him, he can just give up on the assassination mission. But for now, he cannot drop this mission.
He thought as he looked toward the small group of three girls behind Aura. Cassie with the new sense enhancing memory was now walking smoothly without needing anyone's help. She could walk like a normal person and run like a normal person.
She was very happy, since it was given to her by Aura's main body, Noir. She was nervous to meet him, but looking at his handsome face made her heart flutter.
Currently, she was waiting for Jin with nephis and Sunny, who was sitting on the ground without moving even an inch.
Just a while ago she was throwing a tantrum because Noir left her behind to clear the crimson spire alone. She didn't want to be apart from him but was forced to sit idly by her [Shadow Bond].
She still had that cutely aggrieved look as a sad tear formed in her eyes. Cassie was scolding her for acting like a child.
"Sunny, why are you acting like a child? We'll leave for the waking world in just a few days and will meet Noir there. Why are you making such a fuss?"
Sunny, who was currently ordered by Aura to stay seated, just whined "Why did he have to leave me alone~ I am strong, I can accompany him without putting myself in danger~~"
Cassie put a hand on her forehead and sighed dejectedly "What a silly crybaby."
At that moment, Kai and Effie walked toward them. Effie looks at Sunny and said teasingly "Hey~ is our little puppy missing her Master~~"
Sunny replied truthfully "Yes"
Kai's face beside her changed awkwardly. She looked uncomfortable and said "Btw where is Noir?" She was asking because within the time he was in the dark city, he had used his attraction ability on them at some point without them knowing.
So now both of them have developed feelings for them. Their feelings haven't developed much so they could still be sane.
At that moment, Jin appeared in front of them. His handsome figure clad in black robe took the attention of the hundreds of sleepers.
He walked toward Aura and said calmly "You take care of Caster and I will lead the sleepers. We need to hurry because his fight won't last long and Caster needs to be there soon."
Aura gave him a cold glance and remarked "Don't order me, you maidenless father who abandoned his child."
Jin smiled and remarked "Well, at least I am a father. Not like someone who can't be one."
Aura just walked away silently and Nephis asked calmly "You have a child?"
Jin replied nonchalantly "Yes, my son, Suho."
Nephis looked at her feet, her emotions getting complicated after a long time as she asked "Who's the mother?"
Jin knew that somehow, Nephis have developed feelings for him naturally, not like the others. He sighed and complemented himself in his mind for having high Rizz and Aura value.
Sighing he said "None, he hasn't even been born yet."
"So what do you…"
"Our clan Oracles saw my future with a child and are trying to match me up with someone. But I still haven't found someone I like." He sighed again.
"…"
"They have already given birth to Suho artificially using my DNA. Now, they just need me to find someone to play the role of his mother."
Nephis thought of something and asked "Maybe I can take over that role. How old is he anyway?"
"12"
"What!"
"He's 12 years old."
"How the…"
"Don't curse, please." Jin warned.
"…"
"Suho was born when I was four. Now he's also pestering me to find him a mom." He added.
"M-Maybe I can try."
Jin looked at her and asked "Are you sure you will be okay taking care of a twelve year old awakened boy and calling you 'mom'?"
"…" Nephis just looked at him, completely speechless.
On the other side, Sunny in her intangible form witnessed this all and was heartbroken to see this. Her feelings were complicated and she had no other choice than to endure.
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On the other side, Aura called out to Caster and led him somewhere far. His lackeys gave him a teasing smile and said
"Don't forget about us when you are together."
"Good luck"
To be Continued…