"Follow what I will command you. This is all for your sake. To be saved," said Aster. "As I have told you, I am here to help. If you think I will hurt you, then I have already done it to you as I arrived, but I did not do such."
My tears are about to fall, but I kept them and do not want to show it to Aster. I will not do so as I do not want her to see that I am affected by her words.
Aster stood near me as she tapped me on my shoulder. She let her mouth be near my ear like she planned to whisper.
"The portal is wide open. You can come with me. The Goddess Nema is waiting for you as she keeps working to make you safe," she said calmly. "I bet you won't want to disappoint the Goddess Nema, are you?"