Chapter 70: Absorbing The Final Avatar Crystal To Reach Ascendence

[As you discussed your next steps with Evangeline, she nodded in agreement. "I'll do my best," she said earnestly. "But as you mentioned, I won't force it if I can't… although…"]

[Her voice grew darker, and a yandere-like expression crossed her face as her eyes gleamed with a dangerous intensity. "If I can't bring you back, I'll just kill myself. If you're dead, there's no point in me living either."]

[You blinked, taken aback by her sudden shift in tone.]

[Before you could address her rather alarming statement, a loud crash reverberated through the stronghold.]

[The ground beneath you shook violently.]

[Hellhound's voice boomed through the hall, "Come out and face me, Uncrowned Emperor! Hiding behind a woman? How low can you fall?"]

[You exchanged a quick glance with Evangeline, who nodded. "Let's go," you said, making your way to the hall.]