Kapitel 516: Chapter 169 - The "correct" timeline that should be followed (part 16)

"..."

That made Miriette wriggle and a grimace of jealousy twisted her face momentarily.

Zoemi saw that and smiled softly and he winked at Miriette to show that it was fine.

"Master. Do you believe me?"

He asked the presence.

"I do... You are the only being that I trust..."

Her muffled voice came out weak but she did respond properly so maybe the worst had passed.

"Then that's enough for me. I will wipe Arisu, the remains of that bastard self-appointed hero, from the world. Just for you."

Zoemi declared.

"Don't! Don't! You are too weak! You will die!"

Presence cried and clung to him with all of the power that the weak physical form could muster.

"I won't. I give you my word."

The black-haired boy promised.

"...you will...?"

Presence asked meekly.

"Of course. So you can just stay here together with Aspie and Miri and only send me alone back there."

Zoemi said with a warm smile, looking at the timid girl, who despite witnessing so much didn't actually manage to mature.