"Because there are two entities that won't let me die."
The words echoed faintly through the crystalline orb, its translucent surface humming with a pale, undulating glow. Swirls of mist drifted inside the glass, mirroring distant movements like a silent scrying lens.
Every flicker of expression, every subtle breath from the mortal realm across the veil was captured with unnerving clarity. And right at the center of the reflection stood Zeyn, utterly nonchalant about the weight of what he had just spoken.
Within the grand throne room of the Vasukih realm, two lamians watched in absolute silence.
'Tsk. Stupid little brother,' Ayu scoffed, crossing her arms tightly over her chest. 'Does he think this is some kind of child's game?'
'Hmm? But isn't there truth to his words?' Bella replied, a teasing curve forming upon her lips. 'After all, you would step in to protect him if another Esper dared to corner him, wouldn't you?'
