Fate's Worst Children: Destruction

Chapter 15

After Lobin returns to his human form, he looks at his hand, "Koryn... That side of me died a long time ago. I'm living as Lobin now." But the thought of going against nature's laws to protect Han again never leaves his mind.

"What if I have to hug that side of me? as Koryn...? I vow to Han that I will stand beside him."

"...Lobin?" Lily whispered.

He looks at her whose eyes are still shut and ears covered.

"We gathered enough information." He stands up and carries Lily in his arms and disappears from the burning inn.

They are both in the air. Lobin watched as the fire spread to other establishments. He gently removed one of Lily's hands on her ear.

"Lily, it's done."

"Lobin...?" She slowly opens her eyes.

"I punished Jowan, the owner, for his cruel deeds."

"....."

"Well... Let's say... Underworld is happy to welcome their own kind."

"... How do you manage to do that without feeling sorry for people?"

"To punish them for what they did? Fair judgment."

"They have emotions. They have to receive a second chance. Life's journey is long. They can still learn. Why... Why is it easy for you to take back their lives?" She looks down, heart beating so fast because of her emotional statement.

"The journey of life is indeed long. Humans have enough time to correct their mistakes, to search for redemption and yet they continue being sinful and unrepentant."

"... Are you even a God to say that so harshly? You don't know the struggle to stay alive."

"Who knows? Let's get out of here. We'll start tracking those officials."

"Aren't we going to create a plan?" She asks.

"No. It will take so much time. Besides, we're talking about stealing people's souls to offer it to some generals who only want to avenge their unjustified deaths."

She looks at his unwavering red eyes. It's hypnotizing and she looks away to catch her breath for a moment.

"Lily?"

"... Nothing. Let's... Let's go."

"Hold on tight. We're going to the main office in this district so Han and Arete won't have to lift a finger." His hold on her waist tightens.

In the boundless horizon, Arete is laughing with Xian.

"Did that really happen?! That's so hilarious, Xian!" She slaps her thighs.

Xian covers her mouth and laughs softly, "I'm sure there is a cat like that in the world you've been to, Arete. I tried making the cat stand up, like they will catch the food I'm giving but they shove their bottom into my face instead ."

"I can imagine Han being an idiot like that!" She continues to laugh.

Xian, "?!"

"Oh God. My stomach hurts from laughing too much."

"Did.... Did you say Han?"

"Hmm?" He turned to Xian, "You know Han?"

"... Yes. He's the top student from the academy in Iryankka."

"You know that too?! Being on this horizon really gives you knowledge huh?"

"I guess so. There's no real limitations here. You can see everything here."