Aha stood where they were, staring intently at the man before the camera.
The next instant, someone behind them drew his sword without hesitation and pressed it against the back of their neck.
Had that sword swung just an inch farther forward, it could have severed this clone's head.
Aha quickly guessed who it was: Nanook.
They kept their back to Nanook and gave a dry laugh. Before the Aeon could defend themself, their best friend turned his gaze toward them both.
Judging by his expression, it was as though he had not noticed the hostility between them.
No, more precisely, he had never regarded them as people. It was like watching two pets tear into each other.
Dressed in a black military dress uniform and knee-high boots, he slowly descended from the platform.
He took off his military cap and casually handed it to Lan behind him.
Smiling warmly, he approached Aha and asked softly, "Did you have fun?"
Realizing something, Aha doubled over with laughter, heedless of the blade at the back of their neck.
How fascinating! This man... had known who Aha was from the very beginning!
Whether human or god, there was no difference at all in his eyes!
The Aeon did not dodge, allowing Nanook to kick the back of their knee.
Aha raised their head and looked up at the human who had brought them so many surprises.
The Aeon struggled to suppress their laughter, controlling their facial muscles to give the man an extraordinarily strained smile.
"Y-you... what are you doing? Do you... want my life? If it's you, I'm willing to die by your hand..."
On the verge of tears, they discreetly felt along their cuff while repeating the oath they had sworn when pledging their allegiance.
They seemed like someone at