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The black source of despair, the unknown world from the other end of the alternate dimension, where all despair gathers.

"Yuna... Did Yuna open the door?"

Himiko asked in a low voice.

Of course, no one could answer her because no one knew the real answer.

Only guesses, only imagination, on the other side of the black, a perpetual mystery.

"The door..."

Cyclone softly repeated the noun mentioned by Himiko.

As far as Cyclone knew, the door was the most reasonable explanation for connecting the Source of Darkness and this world.

In other words, the black sphere seen on the other side of the forest now was the door to that alternate dimension that Yuna opened in order to use the Source of Darkness.

Asmod's arm couldn't help but press down as the chaotic air caused his wound to ache.

"The demon's... taboo."

Not only demons, but anyone with magical powers in the world can do it. Little Dragon and Eileen had mentioned that this source of dark magic was freely accessible to anyone, regardless of who they were.

As we reach out to the darkness, the darkness reaches out to us.

This is a malignant corruption. Once the door, integrated with despair, is opened, and the power filled with despair flows into oneself, one's own will is slowly eroded.

When one gains additional power, undoubtedly they become stronger.

But...

This power is permeated with despair, and the black thoughts gradually change the user's mentality.

"Don't... lie. It shouldn't be like this..."

Himiko shook her head, her body trembling, gradually stepping backward.

"She promised me. Nothing bad will happen... there won't be..."

"It's still possible!"

Cyclone suddenly shouted, causing both Himiko and Asmod to look back at Cyclone.

"It is still possible!!"

Cyclone shouted again.

Finally realizing what Cyclone was saying, Asmod took a sudden step forward.

"What do you mean by 'possible'! Opening the Source of Darkness means that Yuna has already..."

"I said it's still possible!!"

Cyclone strengthened his tone once again.

At the same time, he immediately jumped onto his horse.

"Give Yuna to me!"

At this moment, Asmod still hadn't figured it out, still hadn't understood what Cyclone was doing.

"Wait... wait... you're not thinking of...?!"

Sitting on the horse, Cyclone kicked the horse's belly twice, ready to ride off at any moment.

"I'm going to Yuna right now."

"What can you do once you get there..."

Suddenly, Asmod stopped his own words.

In Cyclone's eyes, he saw a pair of resolute eyes, without any confusion.

But Cyclone wouldn't stop and wait for Asmod to contemplate. He had to go now.

This situation, in Cyclone's plan, hadn't reached its worst yet.

Everything could still be reversed!!

Cyclone looked at the black object in the distance. Yuna, his wife, was there.

Pressing his heart with his hand, in this moment, Cyclone understands.

The one who saved Yuna that day was not himself, but Asmod.

Cyclone unconsciously smiles, knowing exactly what this feeling is.

Not fear, not worry, but jealousy.

Yuna is now risking everything to protect the person she loves.

Cyclone is jealous of Asmod, jealous that it is not himself.

But it doesn't matter, Cyclone also knows that everything has its order.

Even if it's late, it doesn't mean Cyclone cannot love Yuna.

Cyclone looks back at Asmod and says,

"Please... make sure to fulfill the promise."

The promise, which is for Asmod to commit suicide.

"You..."

Cyclone does not have time to explain too much. Now, with the fewest words possible, Cyclone will say his final words to Asmod.

"Do you remember? The first words I said to you!"

Greetings... Father-in-law...

Asmod remembers the first encounter with Cyclone in Seven Sins City.

Cyclone smiles and shouts again.

"Don't worry, Father-in-law. I will take care of your daughter!!!"

With a strong pull, the horse turns towards the direction of Allen City. Immediately, Cyclone begins to gallop.

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