Bab 508: Chapter 166 - The "correct" timeline that should be followed (part 8)

"I'm sorry, this one is my fault, and I can no longer reverse time because that bastard is already strong enough to oppose me. Sorry. But I believe in you! Fight hard, my protector!"

The presence said in an urgent voice, cheering on the stunned boy.

"Protector?! Plan?! You can no longer what?! What bastard?! What the hell is going on?!"

Zoemi was shouting his lungs off but at the same time, he felt like he wasn't speaking at all.

"Only you can save me from him, Zoemi."

As Zoemi's body stiffened, the presence sounded as if it was smiling shyly...but more importantly, he recognized that tone. He wasn't sure from where or when, but he knew deep within that he must do everything in his power to protect the owner of this voice.

And probably nothing could make him more confused than that realization, because normally that sort of feeling was reserved solely for Miriette.

Before he could voice any more questions, he felt that he was getting teleported away.

And...