Fate's Worst Children: Destruction

Chapter 24

Arete and Han returned to the house where they were staying. She was immediately greeted by Lily's hug and again, Faier was transparent when it was his turn to hug. Lobin teased the boy.

"So... Shall we leave here first?" Lily asked Arete in surprise.

"Yes. The curse and spawn point will not disappear if we do not offer Lobin's brother the souls of the leaders as well as the remaining leader, the nobleman of Ridav."

"We'll still go back to the main office of the entire city... Han and the knights will catch you there! Even if we tell them the information we gathered, they won't budge."

"..... Let's just do what needs to be done. We can deal with that when it's all over. We'll leave here first and go to the rest of the Ridav district."

"It's too risky, Arete. Even if it was Lobin's brother who agreed to release Pacu, what if your soul can be included to lift the curse?" Lily holds both of her arms, shaking her, "That man is no God. Rather a demon!"

"..... I know."

"If you know, why did you agree to such a condition?! Not everything is good. Everything has a price!"

"I know..."

"Arete! Why?!"

"I promised my friend... She couldn't protect her world because she changed. We met when I thought I was going to die. She told me all her dreams. I am hurting for her and she saw that there was hope in this world. World of Sera if I'm the one who will take her dreams and responsibility."

"Did you think about the people beside you, huh?! You shouldn't make promises without thinking about the many outcomes, especially the bad ending!"

"Why would I think about that if I'm going to make sure it won't happen?!"

"Arete, you're a leader! You're leading a group of people! You shouldn't let them suffer because of your decision!"

"I can balance the past and present so don't lecture me." She walks outside.

"I can't believe her!" Lily groaned in irritation.

"What you had said is true, but Arete is still hopeful even after experiencing some terrible past." Lobin pinches Faier's cheeks.

"Logical reasons should be the priority here. Life depends on our mission. Especially since we don't know where Leruji is at the moment."

"You're right." Han replied, "He'll come back stronger. We shouldn't underestimate the abilities of the demonic cult members."

"Emotion should not be a high priority in this battle. Arete can't get rid of it because that's where she gets her strength within." Lobin said.

"I'll talk to her." Han stood up from his seat and left the house.

He found Arete writing on the ground. She looks like a kitten in the shape of her sitting. He almost laughed cause her cheeks were puffy.

"Arete."

"....Are you going to scold me too?" She didn't turn to look at Han.

"What do you think?"

"Yes.. You will scold me."

"Xian's request is risky and dangerous."

"If you were in my place, what would you do?"

"I will not obey."

"Why? You love Xian."

"I am the one who lives. My request should take precedence over those who are already at peace."