195 Hang In There
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The moment Azazel revealed it to the two listening Demons, their faces gradually turned morbid as it all sank in, and there was this silence that followed, a very uncomfortable silence that didnât sit well with Azazel.
âThe powers that come with being in charge of the limbo expands to the sides of the spirit. Everyone knows Iâm in charge of the limbo, but itâs difficult to know the deep access that comes with being its guardian. Iâm the one who ensures that they cross the river, but the only difference is that I donât need to be there except when summoned.â His tone was soft as he explained it to them.
The thing is, he could mess with the loop, not a problem but the powers associated with guiding the limbo was no different from the river of three crossing. Although it has never happened before, the risk of entering the spirit where youâre not needed could bring serious consequences, and to put it simply, heâll be the one to lay out those consequences since heâs in charge.
Not as Azazel, but as the protector of the realms.
âI advise you to change your mind on this,â he looked away from Roshan, keeping a composed demeanor, âI know what Iâm talking about and I wonât be able to stop myself from hurting you.â
Roshan remained silent as he threw his stare somewhere else. He knew pretty much a lot of duties that came with handling the limbo, and they were never easy, but to think Azazel also had that power against the river of three crossing was just shocking to him.
He rubbed his temple lightly with his index finger, not completely sure about how to react to his brotherâs advice. But if he doesnât do it, and Anna crosses the river, then heâll never be able to get his mate back, and thatâs the last thing he wanted.
He couldnât lose Anna after everything that has happened, he would rather die trying than not try at all.
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âIâm still going ahead with it,â he concluded, his tone sounding final as he met the gaze of Azazel. âI understand your concern, but then Iâll be nothing in this world if I know that I did nothing to save Anna. Iâll take the risk, weâll go ahead with it and whatever Iâm faced with, as long as it gets me her soul back, then Iâm ready to handle it.â
He said with all honesty, Anna had done so much for him and if there was ever a way to repay her back, it would be this cause if he doesnât do it, he might as well go into an emotional breakdown.
From behind the door that was left slightly opened, Levi caught his little sister peeking from behind the door, her big round hazel eyes focused on the two Demons who kept talking, and then shifting it to the body that laid on the bed before looking at Levi who let his hand out for her.
âCome.â
Seeing as she got permission, Gemma quietly walked in, which in turn gained her both Azazel and Roshanâs attention. But after noticing their gazes were currently focused on her, she stopped in her tracks with the thought that they might send her away.
âGemma.â Levi beckoned her over. Clamping her lips into an innocent thin line, she continued to head towards Leviâs direction until she reached his side. She tip-toed to look at the body on the bed and thatâs when Levi carried her from the ground and sat her beside Anna, knowing that was the reason she came here.
Her big round eyes scanned the body of Anna, and she was told that Anna was sleeping. Itâs been two days already but she hasnât woken up yet.
When she looked at Levi for answers, he just smiled at her but said nothing.
After what seemed to be a long pause, Azazel finally nodded, knowing there was nothing else he could say to convince the stubborn demon into changing his mind.
âFine.â He agreed, returning his stolen attention back to Roshan, and the glacier appeared relaxed as he folded his arms.
âWhat should I expect?â
âThe path before the river is guarded by two beasts,â Azazel quickly explained before a long staff suddenly appeared in his grasp, âtheyâre the ones whoâll alert the heavens of your trespassing, and the moment I get informed, Iâll come there, not to help, but to end you.â
As much as he wished not to go through with this, there was no other solution that he could suggest in order to change Roshanâs mind. He could already imagine the injuries Roshan would receive but sadly, there is no turning back. All in all, he does admire Roshanâs bravery in taking this step, and heâll try his best to not get carried away and help Roshan in getting his mate back.
âAre you really the one?â The glacier couldnât help but ask, no matter how much they both disagreed on a lot of things, it was not in Azazel to ever hurt him, so if he says heâll be âendingâ him for trespassing, does that have to deal with the power of the heavens??
Just as he guessed, Azazel shook his head before saying, âno, itâs not me, it is me but I wonât be the one to do the talking, same way I judged Gretta when she tried to end a special soul, thatâs the same thing that will most likely happen there.â
âWhat is the rule?
âItâs simple but difficult, get to Annaâs soul before you die, only then will she return and if you do succeed, Iâll make an exception, but like I said, itâs impossible toââ
âLet me decide on the impossible,â Roshan interjected, âand youâre only doing your duty so I wonât blame you for anything, but if Iâll survive it or not, I donât care as long as I get to Anna.â
Heâs received tortures that had cost him his life before, and this one wonât be any different as long as he keeps his goal in mind, which was retrieving Annaâs soul back.
âAre you sure you want to do this?â Levi worriedly asked, he doesnât mind taking Roshanâs place and going to get Anna, heâs already lost one person he cared so much about, heâs not sure heâll be able to handle losing Roshan as well.
âIâll be fine.â He assured him before turning around to look at Annaâs lifeless body. Since this is the third day, his Anna must have reached the third river already, but she wonât get to leave this world, not with him alive.
âHang in there Anna, Iâm coming to get you.â His tone sounded soft, but also held a promise that he was hell-bent on fulfilling.