Days in Infinity

"I-I... What are you doing, old man? I'm not part of the Kinkou Order anymore!"

Shen smiled.

"I never approved your defection, or your assassination."

He rarely smiled, and seeing it left Akali staring at her master in shock—the current Eye of Twilight.

She truly hadn't expected the Eye of Twilight, who should have been the most devoted to the rules, to be so unreasonable!

"I know what you're thinking, but rules exist to help people live better lives. The Eye of Twilight has to understand that. Even in your so-called 'fall from grace,' you've stuck to your principles. You're more principled than most Kinkou disciples. That's why I chose you."

Shen had revealed the most important reason.

Even after defecting, Akali had devoted herself to serving and fighting for Ionia. Unlike the other disciples, she hadn't become consumed by killing. And after leaving the Kinkou Order, she hadn't stopped fighting for the things she believed in.

The Eye of Twilight needed not only strength, but also an unwavering heart.

And sure, Akali had inexplicably fallen for Li Ke, but what young person hadn't done something strange for love?

Besides, Shen had never worried that Akali might lose herself in the spirit realm. Now, he had even less reason to worry.

The lord of the spirit realm was her husband!

How could she possibly lose herself now?

Wasn't that a good thing?

Akali opened her mouth, but couldn't find a way to argue. Li Ke, meanwhile, thought for a moment and chose another option.

"Esdeath, I need your help with something!"

Li Ke opened a door, revealing Esdeath in the middle of training, along with the three sisters of Freljord.

"Perfect, you're all here."

Looking at the five female clan leaders from Freljord, Li Ke turned to Esdeath, who had