Ursula's expression softened, though the weight of her concern lingered in her eyes. "Good. Just remember, strength isn't only about enduring pain or overcoming obstacles. It's also about knowing when to let others help you. Even the strongest flames need fuel to keep burning."
Xerosis gave a small nod, her lips curving into a faint smile. "I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Ursula."
Ursula nodded as the call ended, leaving both of them lost in their own thoughts.
While the demigods were laying out their plans, so was Nwadiebube. He had fallen into a calm state after receiving word from Yuki that the gods he feared would punish him were not present in their world at the moment.
This news lifted a significant burden from him. His previous haste to accomplish his goals had left many gaps in his kingdom's stability. The most painful of these was the theft of the sacred branch.
