"Every last Outworld Evil God has been slain."
"All the remnants of evil left in this world have been purged as well. There is no longer any threat."
"This world will remain peaceful for a long time. It does seem a little boring."
As that quiet reflection faded, the god slowly withdrew his gaze and turned toward the two beings who had accompanied him through the years.
"Imu, Joy Boy."
"From this day onward, I leave this world that I protected, purged, and opened up to the two of you."
Those simple words thundered in the two beings' ears!
Imu shuddered, black wings instantly going rigid. Imu drew closer in disbelief, that cool voice tinged with utter panic and apprehension for the first time.
"God! You're leaving this world?!"
"I don't want to stay here! I want to go with you! Wherever you go, I'll stay by your side!"
Always proud and haughty, never willing to yield, Imu now shed every trace of that sharp exterior, eyes filled with fear of being abandoned by the god.
Beside Imu, Joy Boy panicked as well. He hurriedly hopped in front of the god and nodded repeatedly, his large eyes red with reluctance to part.
"God! I'll go with you too! I don't want to stay in this world either! Take me with you!"
Looking at the two little ones who had kept him company, the god gently shook his head and explained softly.
"You're both still far too weak. You cannot withstand the storms among the stars beyond this world, nor leave these heavens and earth to reach the place I'm going."
At his words, Imu and Joy Boy immediately drooped their heads, their faces full of dejection. Lost and miserable, they felt an emptiness inside, an indescribable ache.
After spending every