Chapter 196: The Natural Conclusion

"If I were to continue feeling this ache in my heart as I wait for the time that I'd take her soul, then please... just take my life away from me and bless her so she would be blessed until the day that she dies."

"Oh, Devin... I..." 

Heraleen didn't know what to say. Hearing her son say such a depressive thing, her tears fell on the back of Devin's palm. 

"I'm sorry. Mother acted rashly. I--"

"Forget it..." Devin interrupted her, disregarding her motherly tone. "You wanted me to live in hell for killing Nevin. If you think I deserve it, then so be it."

"Th-then... tell me why." The Almighty Seraphim's voice broke as she spoke, "Why have you killed him? Make me understand why you did so, Devin..."

The Soul Eater slowly sat up as he winced, having the urge to vomit with all the alcohol that he drank.