This was the respect Ancestor Kevin deserved.
"Very good."
Kevin nodded lightly.
It was unclear whether he was praising the youth's ideals or simply admiring his courage.
"Boss Kevin, do you know why birds can fly?"
Shi Hen asked with a smile.
Courtesy should be reciprocated. He ought to have the right to ask a question too, shouldn't he?
"Because they must." Kevin's voice was as cold as the temperature around him. "Only by flying into the sky can they earn the right to survive."
"No." Shi Hen shook his head gently. "Because I want to fly, I can fly."
That was his answer.
The moment Shi Hen wanted to fly, not even Finality could stop him.
He had that confidence.
"..." After a moment of silence, Kevin looked at the youth and nodded. "I look forward to meeting you. Meeting the real you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kevin turned around and vanished.
This was a privilege exclusive to the Flame-Chasers.
"So, does this mean I've earned Kevin's approval?"
Muttering to himself, Shi Hen slowly stepped onto the passage leading out of the Elysian Realm.
There were still some regrets. He had not gotten to fight Chijie or Dr. Mobius, nor had he spent more time bonding with Little Griseo, but... this would do for now.
The Elysian Realm's story was not over, and his future would never stop here. He still needed to stir up storms in the real world.
As a man determined to become the final boss, how could he fix his gaze on just one garden?
Passing through the seemingly endless darkness, Shi Hen reached the exit without incident, only to encounter someone unexpected.
"Gray Serpent?"
Looking at the black-clad, masked figure who seemed to have been waiting here for a long time, Shi