THE MIST enveloped the space between them, and neither Saku nor Minami wished to shift from their stance. Their hands were intertwined, and before they realized it, the book began to radiate light and levitate, enveloped by an otherworldly magic.

Napansin ni Saku na matagal na silang magkahawak-kamay, kaya agad niya itong inilayo sa kanya.

"You shouldn't have done that," he told her before turning to leave. Even though he was extremely cold, the girl didn't seem to mind, and it was really getting on his nerves! This girl wants what? It seems as though the cold environment between them heightens the tension; they are simply silent for a moment, with no words even leaving their lips. 

Despite the fact that he pushed her away, she finds him fascinating and his figures appear taller palagi siyang sumusunod sa kanya. Like the rusty paper, his coldness became even more difficult to handle. Iwas, Lakad, Alis, Lapit, like the destuctive nature of the positive and negative charges, they're both repeating the same melody.

 "Bakit?"

"Because you'll die." Alam niyang wala siyang dapat ipaliwanag sa babaeng 'to, kaya umiwas siya ng tingin. Sigurado siyang katulad din siya ng ibang bata na pinagtatawanan siya at lahat ng sinabi niya. Parang 'di pa siya sanay. Whatever's going on with her, he knew that she always drew him in, but this was something he never understood, and it's not the first time it's happened.

She seemed mysterious, and her warm smiles flowed like waterfalls. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. His attraction to the beauty of someone he obviously detested has now overcome him. It's unpredictable how long she will remain hidden or appear, and she can be both warm and cold. He doesn't want anything to do with her because his eyes are glowing and were fixed on her, and he could clearly see some flashbacks that occurred. 

"However, you don't want to follow someone merely because they said so, do you?"

Naglakad si Minami then she started to hop. She's howling with laughter at umiwas na lang ng tingin si Saku sa kanya. Ano ba talagang meron sa babaeng 'to? He just told her she's about to die, didn't he heard him? Did he not hear him when he told her that she was going to die.

 According to the flashing images, he is the one who will kill her, and they're both standing in the kingdom.

"Wala kang alam sa mga sinasabi mo." She has no idea how agonizing it must be for him to constantly see death and be powerless to stop it; nothing can ever break free from the vision of death he's seeing. "I know you won't believe me, pero nakikita ko kung sino ang mamatay, at isa ka do'n. Kaya kung gusto mong mawala ang nakikita ko leaving me alone would be the best course of action."

Goddess cursed me. I don't want to be near her kaya hanggang maaga pa lang, ilayo niyo na ako sa kanya.

"I have faith in you." Minami exhaled deeply at lumapit siya doon sa batang lalaki with her hand reaching for his red hair saka niya ginulo ito, The desire of everyone, including my own family, for me to vanish is nothing new. I'm going to stop it at all costs, at ikaw ang tutulong sa'kin."

Is she serious now? Her level of ignorance is beyond words. Hindi naman talaga siya seryoso diba? Para bang tinutukso niya ang sarili sa mga panganib na kaakibat nito. Napapikit na lang si Saku sa inis, pero parang walang epekto sa batang 'to ang sinabi niya regardless of what he says.

It's true that bravery is often displayed when you're in a tight spot and want to confront something in order to fight it, but this isn't the situation here. Death was coming for her!

Pero mukhang wala na siyang magagawa sa sitwasyong 'to kundi ang pagbigyan siya. For the moment. He may as well agitate her till she accepts that she and he can't be friends until she comes to terms with the fact that they can't be friends.

"Fine."

Bago pa man makapagsalita si Minami, dumating ang isang batang blondie ang buhok as she dashes in Minami's direction. Mabilis niya 'tong hinila para tingnan siya sa tagiliran niya, saka hinawi ang buhok nito para tignan siya pataas at pababa. "Nasaktan ka ba? There's a huge problem here, Minami. Additionally, there was a murder. 'Di ka basta-basta pwedeng mawala na lang!"

Minami could only respond to her with a smile; she felt as though she was being pursued by light and further engulfed by an endless darkness.

"However, I appear to be doing well! And as achievement, nailigtas natin siya!"

"Sucess mong pinagsasabi!? Pambihira, babae ka pa naman! Ano ka, Gorilla? Kung saan-saan ka napadpad!"

"However, I was able to make him our friend."

"Ewan ko sa'yo! Uwi na! Tara na, umuwi ka na!"

He scowled at her while gritting his teeth, "Kung 'yan talaga ang gusto mong mangyari okay, then, I'll accept this. Until you continue to pique my curiosity in this game. I must observe your level of survival after death."

"Ano raw!?"

"Wala," Sagot ni Minami and she was simply following his back as he went, not even turning away. He appeared to be intriguing at parang ang hirap niyang basahin. Then she realized that he disliked her and that he now wanted to be her friend

What an odd fellow.

He appeared to be darker than usual. He saw that the trauma was returning to him in a big way, like an unending agony from which he had no way out. Sa tuwing ipipikit na lang niya ang kanyang mga mata, wala siyang makita kundi ang mga alaalang 'di niya dapat na makita. All he could hear was a harsh voice talking to him, but his thoughts were too hazy.

His self-criticism is so severe that it's frightening him. He simply cannot handle facing all of these worries. Maraming nag-aalala sa kanya noong bumalik siya, pero 'di man lang siya nagsasalita. He was unable to do anything but shut himself up that day, and it was difficult for him to go.

Days passed, and the same pattern kept happening. And he was aware that nightmares occur nearly every day, day, and night at para bang wala nang katapusan ang lahat ng 'to. He expresses his annoyance at ginulo na lang niya ang buhok niya, tsaka siya umalis para kunin ang walis.

Nagwawalis si Saku noon just like he used to do. Sweat drips from his face at agad naman niya 'tong pinunasan.

Then there's a big bang on the door, and a small girl with enthusiastic tapping moves closer to him.

'I have to hurry.' He tightened his teeth. Nanginginig ang buong katawan niya at 'di niya alam ang gagawin niya.

Pakiramdam niya'y kailangan niyang mag-ingat dahil malapit siya sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya na alam niyang gagawan lang siya ng masama.

The small girl peeked in and quickly moved closer to him, jumping towards him and hugging him, "Kuya! Bumalik ka po!"She grinned at halos bigla na lang nakaramdam ng pamumutla si Saku dahil sa mga sinabi niya.

He never liked being touched.

He dislikes other physical touches that occur without his permission.

His entire body trembled at agad niyang tinitigan ang kapatid at sinamaan pa 'to ng tingin and he pushed her away, "H'wag na h'wag mo'ko hahawakan." He glared at her.

"Kuya..."

Ria became terrified of him for the first time. She wanted to reach out and console him, but no words could help him at that point. Napaurong na lamang ang batang babae dahil sa mga sinabi niya.

Saku could only scowl at her and say, "Just go. Pabayaan mo na lang ako."

He had no choice but to swallow. It was already difficult for him to face everyone, and he was at a loss for words. Kaya't inilahad ni Rino ang kamay niya sa kapatid at tinakpan ang tainga nito, "Kapatid natin 'yon! Xandria didn't mean that. You know that very well."

"Who cares," He said coldly. 

Napahawak na lang sa ilong si Rino at hindi makapaniwala sa mga sinabi ni Saku ngayon. He's well aware of it na ganun naman talaga maglambing si Xandria, kaya bakit siya pa nagagalit, ha?He has no idea what sort of nonsense he's engaging in. At 'di niya mapigilan ang inis niya.His eyebrows were furrowed at binuhat na lang niya si Xandria tsaka sinabing, "Edi bahala ka sa buhay mo!"

Hinawi ni Rino ang buhok ni Xandria before giving him a stern look, and he looked at his sister and grinned."Si Kuya Rino muna, ha? And I believe we could effectively coordinate that. You have a connection in the sky tapos, si Kuya naman ay sa seas! Isn't it thrilling?"

"Kuya Rino, we're going to the seas?"5at pinunasan niya ang mga luha niya.

"Oo naman! Let's go, let's go!"Excited nitong sinabi 

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SA KANILANG pag-alis, mabilis na itinabi ni Saku ang kanyang walis at naramdaman ang panginginig ng kanyang buong katawan. Pumunta siya sa upuan sa tabi niya at umupo. At nang mapansin niyang kakaunti ang mga tao sa paligid, nagsimula siyang umiyak. 

Hangga't wala pang taong nakakakita sa kanya, hinayaan lang niyang ilabas lahat ng sakit na kanyang nararamdaman. Many people often assume that crying is a sign of weakness instead. Yet, it's not really appropriate to regard sadness as a weakness. We're bound to experience all of our emotions.

You have to feel all of your feelings inside, you're not supposed to keep them inside and just bottle them, don't let anyone tell you how you should feel in the first place. If you want to cry, let yourself cry. Let yourself feel all of the feelings you're keeping inside. Mas mahirap na kimkimin mo na lang ng matagal ang nararamdaman mo kaysa palagi mong pinapahirapan ang sarili mo.

Even though someone is always smiling or strong, that doesn't mean they don't have the right to feel weak or depressed.

They used to put on a strong front for you, and behind those smiles, they have a mask.

It's difficult to be anxious, and you want it to stop. It's like never-ending pain, and the cycle just keeps continuing with no way out, especially when you think about it all day and night and realize how bad it is.

It's very difficult to live that way, especially when you frequently have a lot of hypothetical thoughts about death. And it's really difficult to deal with this alone because of all the what-ifs.

Having a support system is crucial so that you don't have to bear the burden alone. Seeking therapy from a doctor is also crucial for your own well-being.

"Mag-isa ka lang?" Nagulat na lang si Saku nang may lumapit na babae sa kanya, "Gusto mo ng kasama? H'wag ka mag-alala, wala akong ibang pagsasabihan!"

"Hindi ko naman kailangan ng makakasama."

"C'mon, Does a girl who just saved your life deserve that type of attitude?"

"Whatever. Just leave."

She continued prying and Minami sat with him, "You're sad, aren't you?"

"So, what!? You're gonna laugh at me!? Go ahead, I don't need your pity!"

"I'm not gonna do that." Minami sighed and there's a hint of worry in her eyes and she reached for his arm and looked at him sincerely, "You need someone, that's what the sister said, at pinakilala ko ang sarili ko bilang kaibigan mo! Kaya nandito ako!" 

"What in the world do you want? Sabihin mo na."

Minami gave him one of her sweetest smiles and extended an invitation. Nor did he have any other option. Therefore, no matter what he does, this girl will continue to pry at him unless he says something. Since this is most likely the last time he will see her, he must agree with her wishes. She grinned as she gave her the golden invitation. "Hihintayin kita, ha!" she happily said.

"We're both representatives!" she said with a smile and a clap of her hands.

In the end, he attended the party. As though he had no other option.

They're both inside the mansion. Both are representatives, and she was specifically invited to one of the First Domain's hidden realms. It happened after Saku was set free by Minami and Nanako. The day he was sold.

Minami was running towards the mansion, excited to meet her new friend, which she was looking forward to. Footsteps are coming through, her taps are louder than usual, and her gasps are faster than before.

She was really looking forward to it until he shoved her with a bucket of ice. She could recall the kinds of looks he'd given her. Dangerous. Odious. He appears to be very different after they saved him.

Pinagpag naman ni Saku ang mga kamay niya at bakas sa mukha niya ang pagka-irita habang tinitignan niya ang batang babae.

"Natapon."Ngisi nito.

"Sinadya!" Sigaw ni Nanako sa malayuan and now she placed down her cake while glaring at the kid with crimson hair.

"Why..."

Para bang litong-lito pa si Minami, she remembers that he was looking forward to this day, doesn't she? Not only are they special because they represent their Godly parents, but...

She still gave him a smile despite how cold those ice were shove on her, "Sabi mo gusto mo'ko makita—"

His smirk had gotten even more dangerous, and he couldn't help but laugh at her for being so easy to manipulate. She has no idea, right? He had no idea she was this foolish. His plans are too simple. At napahawak na lang siya sa tiyan niya at tumawa 'to ng malakas.

"At naniwala ka naman? Did you realize how much I despise rich people? And, of course, that includes you." He smirked and smiled at her, appearing deceitful.

"That gold dress you're wearing doesn't suit you, so I shove those ice because maybe you'll realize you're not a princess. You're a weak girl who's hoping for someone to save her. Mahina ka,"

'Di niya akalain na sasabihin nito sa kanya ang mga bagay na 'yon. She trusted him. Masakit sa kanya ang sinabi ni Saku. Alam niyang masama ang ugali niya pero 'di niya akalaing gano'n pala 'yon kalala. She was looking forward for this party, you know.

That left lots of scar on her heart. She was quite traumatized. But she couldn't be upset at Saku. Not at all. He was truly going through something at the moment, and she knew that he went through a lot of tragedies as well.

'But that does not justify invalidating someone simply because you're at your worst. 'Di ko alam kung may utak ba ang lalaking 'yon o wala! Akala mo siya lang 'yong nasasaktan, pati ako sinaktan niya. And the moment he fucking betrayed me, he did.' This frustrates her. Despite his rudeness, she remains hopeful that they will be friends someday.

And she couldn't quit worrying about him since she knew he was one of those Demigods being manipulated by their own Fates. She simply couldn't let go of him. She's his first friend, after all. 

Umiling na lang si Minami at 'di niya mapigilan ang pag-iyak, at halos manginig na lang ang kanyang kamay reaching for the ice na itinapon sa kanya, at napapikit na lang siya.

"Minami, stop it. Don't associate with someone like that any more."

Napatingin na lang si Minami kay Nanako and she was still stunned and unsure of what to do. "I'm just..." she said, sniffling and crying at napapikit na lang siya.

"What aspect of that do you not understand, you fool? He tricked you! 'Di mo pa ba nakita ang ginawa niya? Persuading him is pointless now!"Nanako scowled and punched the table.

"He can be..."

"No. Attempting to change a monster like him is futile."

Kaya naman hinawakan niya ang pisngi nito, at lumapit na lang si Nanako para yakapin 'to, habang si Minami ay umiyak na lang. That night, she sobbed uncontrollably, unable to understand that she had managed to manipulate his little game, that his deceit had been successful, and that she had ultimately lost.

She has always been close to Nanako, and she has never told Minami lies.

Furthermore, based on her statements, it was difficult for them to be friends with him. She thought he could change kahit pa na gaano pa kasama 'to, perhaps the reason for this could be that she has been a good person for too long and has always found goodness in everyone, regardless of their identity.

Regardless of how painful this was for her, she had no other option and was forced to swallow everything. Consequently, this marked the final occasion she will wear gowns. Furthermore, she never again followed Saku.

Minami continued to show up in the same spot, sa ampunan, days later. And it's clear that Saku already hates her sight at this moment. Nanlaki na lang ang mata niya nang mapansin niyang halos napaka-simple na ng suot niya kumpara noon.

"You..." Napalunok na lang siya at tinignan 'to ng seryoso.

"Tokio!" Sigaw ni Minami and she grinned at the child with the blue-green hair, "Sali ako!" Sigaw naman nito and she joyfully giggled, tumango na ang ibang bata at saka siya tumakbo papunta sa kanila. She paid him no attention at all.

He sighed at tinalikuran na lang niya 'to. He remains upset. He's furious. He's not entirely sure why. He stood there and did nothing but stare at her, even from a distance.

Wasn't this what he wanted to happen? Why does he feel bad about what he did, then? Glancing down, he groped for his hair. Not because he wanted her to approach him or anything, but because he bit his lip and was unable to look at her. So, what's this sensation?

He was to blame for everything.

Then he was by himself. He has endured everything up to this point, and the fact that his fucking mother returned after leaving him is what he finds most intolerable.

He hates her.

"At may lakas ng loob pa kayo ng loob na magpakita pa dito after you left me in the church. Is there something you wanna say to me?" Sa totoo lang, 'di niya alam kung pa'no niya sila haharapin matapos ang ginawa nila sa kanya. He knows that she left him behind.

Even though he wasn't looking at her, he could feel her gaze. He has a clear idea of why she's here.

"I'm aware that the only reason  you're here is because of the conflict between the gods and the scientists. However, are you not cruel enough to obtain such authority? You cunning snake."

"Son." 

"You have no right to refer to me as your son." Umiwas ng tingin si Saku sa kanya and his tattoos shone at napausog na lang ang ina nitong si Catherine. "You don't really want me, do you?"

He was staring at her with intense focus as his eyes darkened and his gaze remained fixed on her. He isn't that stupid to be aware that he could tell if someone was trying to take advantage of him.

"I understand right why you're here! Kung magsisinungaling ka lang, aba galingan mo na!"

Black veins ran through his body, the darkness ran through him, and the ground began to collapse as he glared. His emotions are overflowing, and the aura of darkness is now enveloping him. What more could he possibly need to lose after losing his friend?

"Marami kayong panahon para sabihin sa'kin ang totoo, pero sinabi niyo ba sa'kin? 'Di naman 'di'ba!?" 

"Ano'ng nangyayari dito?"

Sister Amelia was the one who left.

"Wala," malamig na sinabi ni Saku

He had always wished to flee this household. And he still wished to flee from them as of this day. The worst part is that they never showed him any concern and never considered them a member of their family. He was aware of that. Dahil kung talagang may awa sila sa kanya, 'di nila siya iiwan sa ampunan kung may pagmamahal pa silang natitira.

He still feels no love when he looks into his mother's eyes. He doesn't see anything.

Furthermore, if they continue to believe that he's a moron who will only comply with their wishes, 'di na siya gano'n. Lahat napapansin niya, and everything's visible to him. He was able to determine whether someone wanted him or not. When he was younger, he observed a wide range of people and investigated their personalities. And if they continue to believe that they can control him in this way, do'n sila nagkakamali.

"Sister, ayoko po sa kanila, kaya pwede ba sabihin niyo sa kanila na ayoko makita ang mga pagmumukha nila." 

Kung makikipaglaro lang rin naman sila, siya na ang mauunang makipaglaro sa kanya. 'Di siya papayag na maloko ng mga katulad nila. He will no longer allow himself to be deceived. Kung ganito pala ang laro na gusto nila, then it's okay to welcome him in too. If they want to, he can do better in this manipulative game. Lumapit naman si Saku kay Sister Amelia at niyakap 'to.

He remarked, looking up to her, "Sister, I'm afraid of them." Kinuha naman niya ang atensyon ni Sister Amelia para kaawan siya. He then turned his gaze to his mother, grinning and giving her a gloomy face while thinking, 'Reap what you sow.'

"Ayaw ho ng bata sa inyo, mabuti pang h'wag niyo na lang siyang pilitin. Maayos naman ang buhay niya rito." Sabi ni Sister Amelia. In any case, that's what they're entitled to.

When he saw his other aunts in the car, his anger simply felt like it was growing. He was against them. And if this is the correct response, he doesn't even wish to join their family. Sa tingin ba nila sasamahan sila ni Saku pagkatapos nilang iwan siya ngayon?

Tuwang-tuwa naman siya sa nakikita niya habang nagagalit ang mga 'to at nagbubusina as a result of their frustrations.

See whose table is turning now. They have to do more than this, you know, if they believe they can make him look foolish. He has already been living in the dark, and he doesn't want his life to get any worse. He is not going to back down this time.

Catherine scolded him, "You should know what you're doing, Henry," and then gave him a fierce look. Alam niya ang tunay na trato sa kanya kaya kung magsisinungaling man siya, sana'y pagbutihin niya.

"Keep in mind that you entered here first, and it just so came about that I'm not interested in accompanying you, okay? No harm, will you?"

He became agitated at the sight of his aunts, who were specifically in the car, and Catherine's glance at him. And it's he who prevailed today. They served as a gauge for his playfulness, allowing him to gauge how much he could play with them and how frigid he became.

Suddenly, they were gone.

When he witnessed the flames crashing into one other, his entire world fell apart. Mapapansin mo na nagbabagsakan ang mga puno't wala siyang magawa kundi manood na lang. He was helpless and unable to stop, even if he wanted to; it seemed as though death had already become a part of him and that he would always be unable to stop fate.

Sisters Amelia and her sisters were slaughtered.

For them, it was the ideal strategy na kunin siya ng sapilitan at dalhin sa isang bahay na hindi niya kailanman matuturing na tirahan. Given that he barely feels anything for this family, how could he possibly consider this to be his home? Really, all that matters to them are their own self-serving interests.

Let him remind everyone who's the best among them now that he's here, shall he? He was, after all, anticipating it. Saku turned the pages of his book to read in silence as he gently opened it, pushed up his glasses, and was stopped by a knock on the door. I'm afraid it was Hazel.

He doesn't need to show her respect because, in the end, she doesn't deserve it.

"Sabi ko naman sa'yo eh, ikaw na mismo ang pupunta pabalik dito!"

Napailing na lang si Salvatore sa kanya, "May epal, kuya."

Dinuro ni Saku ang math problem na kailangan niyang sagutan sa libro, "Complete your assignments."

This child was Salvatore; he resembled him almost exactly, with silver hair and golden and lavander eyes. Additionally, Saku sensed that he was connected to death, and what's more strange is that he spoke just like him, describing how nearly flawless his clone was.

He simply isn't aware of certain things.

Hazel, who is obviously their aunt and was demeaning him more than she could, flashed a sarcastic smirk. "Hindi ko alam na matutuwa ka pala sa isang bagay na ginawa ko."

"Get out!"

Saku glared at her while slamming the table.

"Kuya, am I not your twin?"he asked and adjusted his glasses.

Saku could sense that he's really attempting to avoid being affected by it. Pero alam niyang apektado pa rin siya. 'Di man agad sinabi ng kambal niya pero alam niyang nagseselos siya.

Hazel's always accusing him of being nothing more than a substitute, which is why he was forced to stay with their family. Isinusumpa niya siya sa kasalanang hindi niya ginawa! 'Di kasalanan ni Salvatore kung bakit nawawala si Xandria.

At ilang beses ding pinamukha ni Hazel that Salvatore is her creation. He isn't human; he's her creation.

Na nabubuhay lamang 'to dahil sa... alchemy magic had been transferred into his body. And his body was simply a lifeless body selected by the scientist. They created something that resembled a clone. He's created, not born.

Saku patted his head and sighed, "Kambal kita."

He lied. Obviously.

Lumuhod si Saku sa harapan ni Salvatore to reach his height, "Hindi kita iiwan, gagawin ko ang lahat para protektahan ka."

"Kuya?"

Even though he might not be able to identify it, he looked at his brother and saw that something was bothering him. How much it disturbs him that he pushes himself and learns so hard.

Napapansin niya na halos iyakan na nga din niya ang pag-aaral niya kung hindi niya 'to tuturuan.

Additionally, he dislikes the direction this is taking simula nang nawalay si Saku mula kay Ria at Rino, he soon made an unexpected appearance in this family, ang tanging naalala ni Saku ay naka-coat siya noon at dala-dala siya ni Hazel. That was most likely the first time he had seen the laboratories.

The body that Salvatore possessed was only alive due to alchemical qualities; his body was created, not born, and only alive because of his magical constructs. He has many inquiries at hanggang ngayon, 'di niya alam ang mga sikreto sa likod ng pagkakagawa nila kay Salvatore bilang clone at kung bakit? 

"Promise Kuya," hinawakan ni Salvatore ang kanyang kamay at tinignan siya sa mata, "I'll do everything in my power to make you proud." His voice cracked, and he was trembling.

Tinignan na lang ni Saku ang kanyang kakambal and he tightened his grip on his hand to allay one of his anxieties, though he wasn't certain that this would be sufficient to calm him down. Kaya kahit ano'ng sabihin ni Hazel, His brother, Salvatore, has never once been viewed as a homunculus. Just saying this aloud would show how much love he deserves.

And he would have taken action if there was anything he could have done to alleviate all of his suffering. He had to take action in order to save everyone.

Even if...that meant...he had to leave. At may isa lang talaga ang bagay na kanyang magagawato prevent Salvatore from becoming like him. He might as well have adapted to that role if he had to mark himself with death. He can accept all the criticism later, but saving him and rescuing him from this suffering is more crucial. And he can think of someone who could assist him.

Nishino.

Bahala na. Ang mahaga na lang sa kanya ngayon ay mailabas ang kapatid mula sa lugar na 'to sa lalong madaling panahon.

"You're not required to do that. You don't have to be completely perfect to blend in. Para sa'kin, tanggap kita anuman mangyari."

"Even though I'm Homunculus?"

Tumango na lang siya nang walang imikSaku didn't understand why this child thought so highly of him, but he feels uncomfortable even if he believes that he is already worse than he is.

"Kahit pa."

"I love you, Kuya Saku!"

He's too naive. And nothing made sense to him. Additionally, regarding his experiences and actions wala siyang balak ipaalam 'to sa kanya.

"Henry, Salvatore!"

As soon as they heard their mother, they both rushed and arranged their belongings. Dali-dali namang pumunta sa likod si Salvatore para magtago sa kanyang kuya. It was his sincere hope that she wasn't his mother. Was that unkind?

"H'wag kang makasigaw d'yan, utang ng loob. Alam kong makapal naman talaga ang mukha mo But at least don't yell in Salvatore's presence." He approached her and gave her a scowl.

"Kilala mo sana kung sino ako!"

She was very difficult to understand. Or, if he had any conscience about what they had done, they set fire to it in order to take him away from Sister Amelia by force. Alam niyang wala talaga siyang pakialam. "You understand why I'm here. It's time to display your grades.

"What sort of a joke is it? Pwede ba, kung mangugulo ka ngayon, lumayas ka na. Salvatore needs me."

She gave him a little hiss. "Sumunod kayo sa'kin!"

It has always been this way. As soon as you enter this family, you must be completely perfect. They learned to abide by the stringent regulations before entering this mansion. However, Saku never came to terms with his true name. Or that he has ties to this aristocratic family. There was something he was unable to process.

She crossed her arms and said, "Sit," carefully observing Saku and Catherine as they sat on the couch. "Now. And display your fucking grades to me!"Walang nagawa si Saku at umupo sa harap ng nanay niya, kahit pa labag 'to sa kalooban niya. Hinampas na lang ni Saku ang papel sa harap ng nanay niya. He must demonstrate his grades, whatever it may be.

"At 97 lang 'to? Nag-aaral ka ba talaga ng mabuti!?" She gave him a hiss. Bla-bla, I don't care.

My lady, please relax. He is among Valemont Academy's exceptional students. He has excelled in cooking, athletics, and quiz bees. Kaya sa tingin ko, wala kayong dapat ipag-alala."

Chester, their butler, was there.

And he's already aware of what is going to occur here. What would you like him to say? Thank you. He should be pleased that he was able to live the life of a duchess and even attend a prestigious university. He was exhausted from everything. Additionally, he's unable to tolerate any drama his mother may bring. He doesn't give a damn.

"What did I even tell you, huh?" she asked, glaring at him and hating his attitude so much that she threw the bottle of wine at him. Then, she called out. "You're my heir, so you know that you must be more perfect than everyone else. You're my perfect son! No matter what you do, be perfect. Money is everything in this world, son. Those without it are indeed useless."

"I don't mind if you're upset with me, but please don't bring up Salvatore in this, okay?"

"Chester," she called to the butler with a flick of her hand. Get the boys ready, please. "There will be a celebration."

"But that party..."

Yumuko na lang 'to. Dadalhin na naman niya ang mga bata para lang makapagsugal. Due to their busy schedules, Chester was always the one who looked after the children, even taking care of Saku and Salvatore. In addition to being a frequent user of drugs and alcohol, Catherine also frequently goes to casinos, loses her temper, and frequently hits Saku. He might argue that she's too crazy.

She wouldn't act in this way if she truly cared about his son. He feels bad for the kids. This is too young for them.

Chester had to go in the twins' direction even though he didn't want to. "I apologize if I wasn't more helpful."

"Tumulong ka pa rin sa'min, Chester. That's sufficient. Don't worry, you won't be on the list, so try your hardest to leave this house by midnight." May inilagay na pera si Saku sa bulsa niya; ninakaw niya 'yon sa tatay niya.

Chester was shocked by what he had done. He didn't understand a word his young master was saying. In fact, he was afraid of him when he first saw him. However, as he grew closer to the boys, he found that he was caring for them more than he was being told to.

Nanatili siyang nakatayo at biglaang sumama na lang ang tingin niya nang makita ang kanyang ama.

He was unsure even if he was seeing him correctly. However, he was certain that it was him because of the fake smiles. He's as awful as his mother was. He taught him how to steal when he was a child. Ginamit niya rin 'to sa sindikato.

Additionally, he would yell at him if he failed to bring any cash. As if his existence depends on having money. At lahat ng pinapatay niya, siya ang naglilinis no'n.

"Hey, you. Let me have the child when you're finished with him." He pats his head. "May kailangan pa akong ipagawa sa batang 'to."

"I don't want to," Umiling-iling na lang siya. Nandito lang naman siya dahil may kailangan sila sa kanya, pero kung wala, malamang wala na talaga siyang halaga sa iba. And he detested this way of life.

Nag-iba na lang ang expression niya, saka niya tinadyakan 'yung sofa at sinamaan 'to ng tingin.

"Tch,"Inilahad niya ang kanyang kamay at dahan-dahang siyang kinaladkad pababa sa basement. Alam na niya ang pwedeng mangyari dito. At 'di na siya nagulat na wala na siyang lugar sa pamilyang 'to. He always has.

"Kung wala rin naman akong mapapala sa'yo edi d'yan ka na! What a worthless piece of shit!"

Sadness suited him; when there is no way out, it feels like everything is crumbling. He was by himself in this gloomy place. For what reason must he endure all of this? He always ended up alone, which is why he can't trust people anymore. The pain seems to have been there and isn't going away.

After trying and trying, in the end he's still in the place where he was left all alone. And it hurts him so bad.

Despite taking a few deep breaths, he was unable to control his tears and continued to cry. His frustration seems to have no end; it's all over the place. Everything he detested. His thoughts were so confused that he was unsure of what to do.

And this was something he wanted to stop, if he could. And this must be the reason for his final retaliation.

"Then you just have to give him a call. You always belong in the underworld."

He always persuaded himself that there might be answers to all of this. He is frightened by the murders that are connected to him and the killings that he had to carry out because they were connected to his greater power and not because he wanted to. No matter where he goes, that voice has always served as his guide.

By now, the power was growing stronger and stronger. The clock then began to tick, and as his eyes glowed, he released his skulls and gave orders.

"Kill them all. Wala kayong ititira."

Kaya sa oras na nakawala siya, agad siyang nagsimulang maglakad As though he had assumed all the power in this house. He executed the noble family of Corbyn because they were nothing compared to the horror he had previously witnessed. The skulls went on the rampage, shattering everything in their path as if this tragedy would never end. And this is proof positive that they chose the wrong man to mess with. He's frightening, you know that now.

Now that they had finished amusing him, it was time to launch an assault.

He hurriedly took everything he needed, including those strange books the lab had, and he needed to know what the Book of Fates was actually trying to tell him. He then went outside and threw the knives he was holding at nagsimula na siyang umalis sa bahay na 'yon.

Naglakad siya palayo at tumigil nang makita niya ang isang babae. A girl playing near the sea saw and radiating light. He was alone in the dark and stayed there, unable to do anything but watch her from a distance. He should have been there. Hindi siya nararapat lapitan, due to the guilt he's been harboring for the entire time. Now is not the time for him to get close to anyone.

No. He's better off staying this way. His life is just a shade of gloom that permeates every part of him. And since he and his dark secrets will be buried alone, it would be best if no one knew about him. Yes, perhaps someone like him would benefit from solitude.

He wished to see her once more.

His heart was dark, though, and he gritted his teeth and slowly gripped his chest. Indeed, he was able to exact revenge on everyone who had deceived and manipulated him, but his suffering hasn't gone away. He feels empty, and no one can even adequately describe the extent to which he was dragging himself down in this suffering, which made him angry inside.

He's currently unable to be with her because of this. He has no chance of saving her as long as the strings of death are drawing him in, so being with her could also put her in danger.

He slowly sobbed, "I'm the worst," as he gazed at the clouds. "No one but myself."

And he was leaving. Yes, he must. Kailangan na niyang gawin 'yon. Then he was encircled by shadows at nagsimula na siyang maglakad palayo mula ro'n. It made no difference how the chilly air passed through him at kung gaano man 'to kalakas. Even though he had nowhere to go, he continued to walk in search of a place where he would actually need to be by himself.

He had previously walked away, so this wasn't the first time. Kesa makakita na naman siya ng trahedya na ayaw niyang mangyari,It was the result of his own darkness. 'That's why I'm telling you, Minami, that you shouldn't put your trust in me. I've always remained in the dark here, and when the time comes, we'll be bonded as potential enemies. Because fate never lied, you should have left me when you had the chance. Don't turn around.'

The strings are barely reaching their destination, and the quest for vengeance has been far too drawn out. He is and has always been alone. Hanggang sa may nagbukas ng pinto sa isang ampunan and he noticed a priest with his glasses on at nilahad nito ang kamay niya at ngumiti, "Nawawala ka ba, iho?" Abruptly, his peaceful sleep was disturbed at agad siyang napaurong, shaking uncontrollably, he moved with his hands.

"Hindi mo kailangang matakot." Nilahad nito ang kamay niya, "I'm Father Elijah, ikaw ano'ng ginagawa mo rito?"

Slowly, he grabbed his hood at tinago ang mukha at nang itaas niya ang kamay, tuloy-tuloy ang dugo na dumadaloy mula rito. Yes, he's aware of what will happen next. He may be holding him accountable. It's also nothing new. He can only wait for—

His eyes grew wide as the man approached him at yumuko siya para makita niya 'to ng mabuti, "It must be painful for you, isn't it? Wala ka bang matutuluyan?" at 'di sumagot si Saku sa kanya, he found it difficult to be vulnerable with him. It was too difficult for him now.

"You can then remain here. You and the children can remain together. Siguradong magugustuhan ka nila bilang kuya. Ano'ng pangalan mo?"

He was going to open his mouth at natahimik siya ng saglit. He didn't even care why or what had happened to him; he was just nice enough to talk to him. How strange is he? Marahil ay hindi lang talaga siya sanay sa kabutihang ipinagkakaloob sa kanya.

"You won't even inquire as to why I'm here? What if I am a bad person?" Of course I am, Father. So why must you give me such a nice look?

"No. I refuse to. Wala akong itatanong sa'yo."

"Pumunta ako rito dahil sa takot ko." His voice is essentially breaking as he says, "I—I have no one. Wala akong mapupuntahan, kaya naisip kong pumunta rito, baka sakaling makalimutan ko ang lahat ng problema ko."

Umupo siya sa tabi nito and gave him a head pat, saying, "How about you enter the church and offer prayers?"

"Father, I'm a sinner. What happens if I'm not permitted inside?" Tanong na lang ni Saku, at dahang-dahang na tumulo ang luha niya. He feels as though he has been a bad person for too long because of all the guilt he's experiencing. Furthermore, he's unsure of his eligibility to enter it due to his transgressions. Pinunasan na lang niya ang luha niya, pero patuloy pa rin siya sa pag-iyak. 'Di niya alam kung ano'ng gagawin niya. 

Father Elijah gave him a comforting smile as he looked at him. And so are all the others. It's not just you. Everyone makes mistakes. Whatever you went through, son, I know it was difficult for you. However, the first step to forgiving yourself is to acknowledge your mistakes, even if they were difficult for you. And regardless of how poorly you feel about yourself, he still listens to you. The kindness still exists within you, son; you just need to have even more faith in yourself. Before you know it, that door will be waiting for you."

I took a life.

All of them!

And you continue to believe that I'm valuable?

"You don't know what I did," he said, taking another breath and getting to his feet while crying uncontrollably as though the pain had no way of leaving him. "I can't be saved." He was certain of his actions. And all of his emotions, including fear and guilt, are running through his head. There's a sound to everything. It won't even stop. 

At ito ang isang bagay na kailanman na 'di mapapatawad ng marami. When the black vines abruptly passed through them, he gritted his teeth and was followed by ominous shadows. He then moved his hands and cut it with his rings. That won't work. He poses a potential threat.

His rings are glowing, suggesting that his dark powers are beginning to surface from within him as a result of his intense emotions. Death wasn't the only one following him; he was aware of how his abilities were developing and that it was becoming more dangerous. And it appears that the key to unlocking the darkness has finally begun to do so.

"Son, everyone else has a story to share. Regardless of whether you're a hero or a villain. And only you, son, can decide that. It's up to you to decide which way to go. Don't allow the darkness to take over your life." Father Elijah placed his hands on his shoulder and said, "Do the right thing." at tsaka niya tinignan 'to.

"I..."

In contrast to everyone else in the noble family he had formerly belonged to, Father Elijah looked at Saku once more, grinned at him, and gave him a little smack on the hair. He thought of Sister Amelia.

"Son, are you interested in coming to me with Solenholm? Would you like to visit Durvalla again?" Father Elijah asked.

Tumayo agad si Saku at tinignan niya 'to ng seryoso, "My name is Saku," Pakilala niya. "Saku Ithiel Allard. And yes, Father Elijah, sasama po ako sa inyo."

"That would be fantastic! You know, I would prefer to leave outside of Germany. Do you know where—?

"Romania."

Saku averted his gaze, at napayuko na lang siya. Matagal na rin mula nang huli niyang makita si Minami, noong nasa playground pa. He then made an effort to find her, but he was never able to do so.

It was almost as if he was in dire need of her. He must see her. He still finds it difficult to express to her how he wants to leave a place that keeps drawing him back, even while he's imprisoned and having his breath stolen away.

"All right, I'll give it some thought," he said, grinning and tapping his shoulders. "Tara, hinahanap ka na ng iba sa loob."

'Di naging madali para kay Saku na mag-adjust sa kanyang bagong buhay kasama ang ibang tao at si Father Elijah. Dati, madalas niyang tinutulak ang iba, pero ngayon, tahimik na siya. He appears to be a deep thinker, and nobody has any idea what he has been contemplating.

Binuksan niya ang bintana para salubungin ang bagong araw at napansin niyang may kumsilap sa kanyang bag. As he approached the bag, he recalled Father Elijah's words in detail.

'Do the right thing.'

Kung gano'n, may isang bagay siyang kailangang gawin; at ito'y itapon ang Book of Fates na nikaw niya mula sa Corbyn family.Then he summoned a door with his hands. Suddenly, there was a reddish-violet aura emanating from his room.

The door, which is made of teak wood, had a very old and ancient appearance. It has a smooth texture and grain and was once golden in color. Because of its high content of natural oils and rubber, it is robust, long-lasting, and essentially impervious to rotting and severe weather. It was made that way, at least.

Unti-unti 'tong bumukas at do'n niya natagpuan ang mga bundok, it was completely illuminated and deserted when a figure in an oversized shirt and a girl appeared out of nowhere. A silver-eyed girl with red-violet hair. She wore a dark violet magic around a collar around her neck.

It was Envy.

Sinaboy niya ang limang libro at saka niya tinalikuran 'to, "Iligaw mo ang mga librong 'yan and the scientist will have no motivation to create that realm otherwise. Alam mo ang ibig kong sabihin."

He never called her because he knew how much trouble she could cause, but he was the only one who could put an end to the Book of Fates. He saw a premonition about him and Minami, and if he could stop it, then ito na lang ang magagawa niya upang pigilan 'to.

"That's not possible," Envy said, crossing her arms and squinting her eyes to look at him. 'This child seems more different than the last time we saw him,' she silently thought. 'What's going on here?'

"How are you able to say that?"

"I simply saw this for a very long time when they were still planning the book, when you were a baby and probably didn't know. May kapalit ang pagbuo ng realm mula sa cosmos."

Natigilan na lang siya. Imposibleng magawa nila 'yon. He was certain that everything in that house had just ended, kaya't imposible ang sinasabi niya ngayon. Pero kung hahayaan niya lang 'to mas lalong magkakaroon ng problema.

Ang itinakda. The outcome in which he ultimately murders Minami. And regardless of the consequences, he must put an end to it.

"Because of this, you must make every effort to return those books to their rightful owners. You must track down the selected Demigods and Teras."

Therefore, Envy raised her hands and released her energy while closing her eyes at unti-unting lumitaw ang limang libro sa harap niya. Furthermore, she's only capable of one action. Since she wasn't interested in having any kind of connection, she will need to do something else to lead this book to its rightful owners.

You could see how powerful Envy's magic is because a violet aura erupted from the door, swirling and popping outside. In reality, it was something else. The book's pages unfolded, and she used her magic to rearrange the book of fates' contents.

They must confront the prophecy in each book in order to shift their destiny. She employs all of her magic to carry out this plan as Saku intended. In this sense, the book itself will do what it wishes to entice them to read it and obtain it.

"Ito ang gusto mo 'di' ba? Are you certain of this, too? Maari ring madamay ang sarili mong—"

"That's okay," Saku says, closing his eyes and clenching his fist. Ito na lang ang bagay na maari niyang gawin for him to make amends for his transgressions. He had to distribute the books in order to prevent the scientist from getting what he wanted while he was looking for those scientists.

If the price for all of this is to save his own enemy, gagawin niya ang lahat para makamit 'yon. He can't allow himself to be involved in the war that they initiated.

So he made the decision to see her for the last time.

Minami. Halos naghintay siya ng matagal sa mansion niya. Ilang araw. How long did he have to wait to see her? Hindi niya alam kung ano ang sasabihin sa kanya, ngunit gusto niya itong makita. Nang may magbukas ng gate, nagulat siya ng may nag-payong sa kanya.

He wished he could talk to her once more. Despite the appearance of a dream. Napakagat na lang siya sa labi, at napapikit, at bigla na lang siyang sumigaw sa galit, "Are you insane!? Ba't ka maghihintay ng ilang buwan dito kung alam mong walang namang tao rito!"

He grinned a little and said, "You're finally talking to me."

He finally started walking and the girl began to leave, feeling a little uneasy.

He discovered her—his light—in the middle of all the chaos and noise he encountered during the night. She was suddenly surrounded by a warm, pink-gold aura. He had never seen anything like it before. She was there at that precise moment, doing everything she could to block out the noise that was beginning to bother him. Her straight, raven hair fell down and appeared bouncy and soft to the touch. She appeared to be a portrait that is indestructible. Because she might break once you do that.

"I'm here for one thing," he started, "To say goodbye. And don't look for me in anything you do. Being by my side will put you in the greatest danger you could ever imagine." He felt her hands and noticed the thread between them.

Using his dark magic, he forged those threads into black shards and cut them with force.

'Di siya tanga para hindi niya maintindihan lahat ng sinabi ni Envy. Kaya sa kauli-hulihan and as much as he can, let him have her. Because of what he did, which is taboo, the six of them would be in danger because Envy's power had the ability to change the fate's contents. When he turned his back, Minami reached for him but was unable to do so.

When she noticed the gloomy aura that surrounded him, her eyes widened. She has seen something. When the day of judgment arrives, it will be much darker. Furthermore, that bond was never intended to be broken. Well, at least. 

And then that day arrived. Judgement day. After years, he has once more been followed by death. Her and his relationship continues to grow closer and closer. His recurring vision of Nadalinde was the same as Mara's, who would murder those humans as test subjects so she could start reincarnating him. But this means that many people will have to perish. Also, the Twilight Vale's realm preparations are about to start. 

"Mara!" sigaw na lang nito kaya dali-dali siyang pumunta sa library at hinampas ang table sa harap niya, "Are you the daughter of Demeter?"

There was only a smirk on her face at hinawakan na lang nito ang salamin niya and her attention went on him. 'Di niya alam kung pa'no niya nalaman ang tungkol sa bagay na 'yon pero she has to give him credit for making it this far.

"At pa'no naman kung ganun nga, ha? And what? Don't you think you saw some precognition? And what are you going to do this time?" Nagbilang siya gamit ang mga daliri, "To be killed or ikaw mismo ang papatay alin kaya ro'n?"

Mara put her book down after adjusting her chair. "H'wag ka masyadong atat, mangyayari din naman ang araw na 'yon sa tamang panahon and at last the Twilight Vale's preparations will be finished."

Mas napahampas na lang si Saku sa isang mesa. Hindi ito maari. He already took the books from his aunt, didn't he? He also ensured that the person who gets the books will have to prevent those outcomes. Or did he miss something at that time? Ano ba 'yon? His fist was clenched, his teeth clenched, his brows furrowed. Now ask him if there's anything he missed.

He glared at her after clenching his jaws. "Ano'ng pinaplano mo?"

"Oh, hurry up. Are you truly a moron? I believed you had seen the prophecy."

"What was the premonition about? Parang 'di ko alam."

"H'wag kang magtanga-tangahan!"

He doesn't give a damn. Go ahead and spit out whatever she has to say.

"Then tell me yourself. Did you not want me to murder her? "

"Ha?"

He raised his hands, and it was obvious that his eyes had darkened. "You think I'm such a fool for not knowing what your plan is? Yes, you will be held accountable for the crime, not me, even if you kill them."

Napatayo si Mara at tinignan siya ng seryoso. Sandali lang, nagbibiro siya 'di' ba? The information that was sent to her indicates that this man's abilities are limited to seeing death coming, calling forth skulls, and even calling forth the seven deadly sins. May binigay bang data sa kanya ang scientist na nagkamali sila ro'n? She's experiencing tension at napasigaw na lang si Mara dahil sa sinabi ng lalaking 'to. She shouldn't be, either. However, why does he sound as though he knows how to change his ultimate fate?

Ngumisi 'to saka siya iniwan.

"Sandali!" pasimpleng sigaw ni Mara sa kanya, at mabilis na tumakbo sa kanya. 'Di niya alam kung may plano ang lalaking 'to, pero kailangan niyang malaman kaagad para pigilan siya sa gusto niyang gawin. He can't simply change those outcomes. When she saw that the darkness surrounding him was growing darker, she finally stopped. The thing that shocked her the most was when a rune suddenly materialized in front of them.

"What..."

The intriguing skulls with luminous dark violet eyes that appeared on it were the next thing she noticed. According to Mara's description, "The magic, Change of Moros, I possess the absolute power to alter anything and everything, either fully or partially, permanently or temporarily, from material things like people and objects to metaphysical things like concepts and logic, regardless of the target's immunity, using the skulls' power. Even the actual fate."

"Ano'ng ibig mong sabihin!?"

He didn't even make an effort to speak. However, the light from the skull abruptly pushed its aura throughout the area, and he made sure to spread the magic throughout, including the day that the judgment day was held.

"Batalyum, eranti, poitlutz."

"Saku!"

"You'll also have to murder me. Mara, you have to kill me because you've already begun this game. You scientist must bear the consequences when the time comes for us to both reincarnate in Twilight Vale, and you understand what that means, don't you?"

Everything was then put in place.

He briefly put his arms around her and pulled her back into him. The moon that was only visible to him was illuminated by her. Her voices were like melodies he wanted to listen to all day. He wants to avoid losing her again because it would be an endless source of pain. He can still fulfill his commitment to her. Whatever had occurred. He doesn't want to lose her after the fight ever happens again.

"So you didn't go this time," he sighed, cradling her chest.

"Galit ka pa?" Ngumuso si Giovanni and she then grabbed his hair.

After giving her a quick glance, he finally placed his hands on her cheeks and looked at her intently before putting his face near her. He didn't want it to end because it all smelled so sweet. And hold her in his arms if she is indeed present. Then at last their lips came together as one. He only wanted to see her this time, so he experimented with his tongue and gave her tender, passionate kisses. He can't let her go this time.

She gave a little gasp nang hilahin niya 'to at pinatong sa harap niya, halos mamula na lang si Giovanni at napahawak na lang sa kumot na nakabalot sa kanya. And as he was ready to give her another kiss, he put his hands on her cheeks while continuing to stare at her at nagulat naman silang dalawa nang pumasok si Isabella sa kwarto at namula nang makita silang magkasama sa kama.

"I promise I didn't spot anything! Walang nakahubad!"Isabella yelled at tumakbo palabas. She was in complete panic, and her face was a mess. 

Napahawak na lang sa mukha si Henry and lets out a few curses, "Kung hindi ang kapatid ko ang epal, 'yung jowa naman niya mangugulo. Bagay na bagay sila 'no?" He simply rolled his eyes.

"Ang sungit mo!" Giovanni scolded him at inirapan na lang siya.

Lumapit naman si Giovanni sa kanya at niyakap ito ng mahigpit. "Siya nga pala, 'di 'ba ngayon na rin ang araw that at last you will possess the actual power of fate? Does that imply you will acknowledge that you're Hades' son?" She might be genuinely interested in this, if there is such a thing. However, he could not give a damn. All he has to do is accept those black threads that are glowing inside of him.

He spent the majority of his life wanting to avoid dying. However, no matter where he went, something kept drawing him back. either by his hands or by the innumerable deaths that await him. He will therefore face far more difficulties than he did if he leaves his fate as it is. He was aware of the underworld's need for him. He is now unable to avoid the prophecy. He always felt that seeing so many deaths was a kind of agony from which he was unable to get away.

And it hurt him.

He inhaled deeply. Considering all that he had to endure to reach this point. He recalled every lesson he had to take from the time he enrolled at Phanteon Academy until now. Before, he was unable to trust anyone or form a bond with anyone, but Giovanni was the one who really changed him. And for that reason, he must confront this.

Because of this, his opinion of her won't change. His light was her. She's his light during the moments when he wants to give up. She keeps taking his hand and pushing her way through the dark place he's in to get him out. He therefore desired to try it as well. For finally giving yourself hope to live, not just for surviving, and to make the decision to live in spite of numerous circumstances.

And he had the courage to choose to act bravely for himself. 

"Let's go."

Umiling si Giovanni at nginitian 'to. "No, you leave. It was up to you to decide your fate. Make the moral decision. Not for other people, but for yourself. Don't worry; you can handle this."

He made the decision to gather his clothes and prepare himself. Then he heard a sudden rumble as he hurried toward the hallway. A route to the House of Hades. Huminga 'to ng malalimand he eventually mustered the bravery to go inside. When he eventually entered it, he noticed Hades sits upon a huge black onyx throne decorated with many skulls, surrounded by the dead. Hades' palace has several magnificent halls made entirely of pure gold and silver, decorated with bouquets of flowers made of precious metals and jewels, due to Hades also being the god of wealth.

Thus, he eventually made it through the Doors of Death also appear as an elevator in and out of the Underworld. However unlike the elevator to Olympus, the Doors of Death are framed in , with black and silver doors etched with art deco designs, making them a complete inversion of the Olympian doors.

Hades' eyes swept over his son, and the cold fog that enveloped them was wise enough to heighten the already tense atmosphere. "So you ultimately decide for yourself. And what will it be?" He asked icily, as though the thunder was sufficient to test his sense of value, "Speak."

Henry ultimately made the decision to meet him as he approached him more closely. War was the one thing he didn't want to happen. Furthermore, he was prepared to sacrifice everything for the sake of the girl he loves. Even if it means that he must pay the price for his sins in every way. Is that a little corny? 

"Please teach me everything I need to know in order to speak with the dead. That way, I can finally use the power of the death of threads and face my fate. As I speak, I'm finally confronting my fate as your son." He looked at him and clutched his shirt. Since they had never had a formal relationship, he was unsure of how to approach him. However, if he only wants to spare Giovanni from all of this, it would be to begin accepting his fate. 

He had spent years escaping death.

Only his retaliation for years.

However, the moment has come to make the adjustment.

This was just the beginning of everything he did to keep himself from dying. He always belonged here; it was like a chess game where each player chooses their own move to create his own twisted anguish of fate, and his pawns were given their own laws throughout the conflict, just like him. He will now be the one to judge the deceased.

Curses will always be present, regardless of what he does. Because he's the son of Hades, whether he likes it or not. He was always at home in the shadows. The shadows now encircled him as though they were a natural part of him.

With that, his retaliation must now come to a stop. He exhaled, and the place grew colder along with his gaze.

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Hi there, everybody! This concludes the Epilogue! Up until this point in the first installment, I hope you have enjoyed reading it. Without you, I couldn't accomplish this.

And this book is coming to an end presently. Your journey through the realms of Hades and Hebe in the story is greatly appreciated! See you in the second book!