Once again, Xenia cut off her tongue. In truth, she didn't want to run away from Darius. Somehow, the thought of leaving him was making her uncomfortable, and the sensation of something heavy inside her chest mixed with this sharp prick of pain was already keeping her from fully committing to her decision. However, that simple idea… the option that the Demon King offered to her… It just kept on popping up inside her head.
"Fine then. Let's say the Demon King keeps to his word. Do you really think that you can stop his greed and intent to rule over the world?" Darius postulated.
"Are you that confident that your family and your whole kingdom won't suffer under his rule? You said that you'll kill him, and how do you even plan on doing that? He's a demon, while you're a mere human who simply knows how to fight. The difference between you two is astronomical!"
