While savoring the dish that should be on par with five-star hotel cuisine, Austin didn't immediately let go of his previous question.
"You haven't answered my question about accelerating the awakening," Austin reminded her.
"Can't you let me eat in peace first?" Alysia shot him a disapproving look.
"Fine," was what he wanted to say, but Alysia promptly cut him off. "You should be familiar with the method. I just showed it to you."
Austin's initial reaction was a moment of bewilderment, and he almost blurted out, "What? When did you show me?"
However, he quickly composed himself and recollected the details. Suddenly, something clicked in his mind.
"The artifacts?" Austin exclaimed.
"Hmm," Alysia nodded. "But before delving into that, you should understand that, much like acquiring the Runes of Sins, which, theoretically, revolves around amassing sins, a demon's awakening is centered on accumulating demonic energy," Alysia explained.
