Spectral Regalia

Ch 82: Ruler of the Dungeon

God watched Avrin, and calmly replied. "I didn't think you would choose the method to make Kael stronger over finding about dark matter. This impressed me, meaning I simply used that to answer your second most wanted question."

Avrin nodded. It all made sense. The more he thought about it, the more he knew this was entertainment for God. "I understand. May I leave now?" Another bout of laughter resounded, shaking the foundations of existence.

"You know, there are beings that have been worshipping me nonstop ever since I created the first universe, and would feel agony if they couldn't at least see me once every few trillion years, yet you want to leave? Hah. Ok, ok, fine, let me help you"

A torrent of energy formed under Avrin, who glanced down, only to see an abyssal void underneath him, pulling him in. His heart began to falter as he looked down in fear, feeling himself being pulled downwards towards it. There was no pain, but the fear he felt was all but real.

As his consciousness finally entered his body in the real world, his eyes slowly opened. He felt himself weakened significantly, and tried to stand up, only to find his body was in pain. "I...haven't healed?" He coughed slightly.

"Avrin..." Turning to look at the figure beside him, dressed in casual tight leather wear, Avrin eyed Felia quietly. "Felia? What happened?"  Looking at Avrin, who had recovered, she smiled in relief.

"You suddenly blacked out. That battle must have truly taken a toll on you." Avrin sighed while leaning up, only to find his body had some wounds bandaged and tended to that were very slowly being healed. Much slower than usual. As well as his upper body bare naked. He quickly reached up to touch his cheek, only to find he wasn't wearing his mask.

"Felia...you..." Felia looked to the side, showing a slightly sad face. "I'm sorry..." Avrin looked at her. He wasn't sure whether to scold her or not. The intention for the mask was to not cause a stir. If she didn't react in such a fanatical way, he was ok with it.

"It's fine. Curiosity is something we all struggle with. "He leaned up, wincing in pain. Felia approached him as she placed her hands on his shoulders. "Avrin...you have done enough. Clovis and some others have gone on to scout ahead, so just recover a little.

Avrin looked at her to see worry filling her eyes. He had decided to joke a little. "Oh? Worried about the one who will help you loot this dungeon?" Felia frowned, and then smiled, before flicking a wound on Avrin's stomach, causing him to wince in pain again.

"I'm human. Don't forget that I can feel emotions and show care to those who are my comrades..." Avrin looked at her as she turned around to pack up the medical kit that she had used to tend to him.

He had no idea that, because his body had weakened and his dark matter heart was recovering after pushing itself, his emotions were allowed to run a little rampant and fill him with some things he had locked away.

He moved up and slipped his hands around her waist before pulling her towards him and embracing her tightly against his chest. "I'm thankful for you helping to tend to my wounds... Consider this an advance payment..." He uttered out while gazing forward blankly.

Felia, who's cheeks reddened somewhat, smiled as she relaxed in his embrace. "As long as you understand that I am not all about profiting...its fine. In the end, I do this for those who follow me... It's the only thing I can do." She uttered in a calm way.

Avrin gently let go of her and she soon moved and stood up, smiling down at Avrin. "I'm heading off to go check on our provisions. I'm eager to see that handsome face of yours again tonight when I come to check up on you, so rest well"