The inevitable confrontation finally arrived. The underworld sent an emissary to deliver a final warning: if Lilith failed to eliminate Ethan, they would unleash their full force upon him, erasing not just his existence but also anyone who dared to protect him.
Lilith knew she couldn't let that happen. She confronted Ethan, revealing the truth about who she was and the power he held. At first, Ethan was in disbelief. The girl he had come to trust, the only person who had ever cared for him, was a demoness sent to end his life? It was too much to process.
"I didn't choose this," Lilith explained, her voice trembling. "But I chose you. I chose to protect you."
Ethan felt a surge of emotions—betrayal, confusion, fear, and, surprisingly, understanding. He could see the conflict in Lilith's eyes, the genuine care she had for him. Despite everything, he couldn't hate her.
Together, they devised a plan. Ethan would learn to control his powers, and Lilith would stand by his side, ready to face whatever the underworld threw at them. It was a dangerous gamble, but it was their only hope.
The final showdown was inevitable. The underworld unleashed its agents, but Ethan, with Lilith's guidance, stood his ground. For the first time, he embraced his power, not as a weapon but as a shield to protect those he cared about.
In the end, their bond proved stronger than the forces against them. Lilith and Ethan emerged victorious, but they knew their journey was far from over. They had defied the underworld, and for that, they would always be hunted.
But for now, they had each other, and that was enough.