As Nexus, Myne, and Astralium materialized, they each gazed at Aiden, who was still fast asleep, leaning against the tree.
"Hmm, I have to say, it was worth it," Astralium said first, breaking the silence.
Hearing him, Myne pursed her lips and looked at Astralium with anger. "Do you like seeing Aiden like this?" she asked, her voice filled with anger.
"That's not what I meant." Astralium turned his gaze to her and replied. "In the pursuit of power, one has to walk through fire and water. This is nothing in comparison," he said in an emotionless voice.
"Okay, don't fight," Nexus interjected, stopping Myne just before she was going to lash out at Astralium.
Astralium fell silent while Myne turned her gaze away with a huff.
"It's, as Astralium said, that the pursuit of power is never easy. One has to work as if they will die tomorrow if they want to achieve success," Nexus sighed and said.
