Chapter 1070: A BELOVED DAUGHTER & DISCIPLE

"NICHOLE, Areum, Kim Nabi, wear these bracelets at all times."

Ah, Divine Items.

Nichole may have already lost all her powers, but she could still tell that the silver bracelets that Dominic handed to them were Divine Items.

And if he’s giving these to us, it only means these bracelets have defensive powers.

"I’ve put up a barrier in our residences and your flower café," Dominic added. "So, as much as possible, I’d like it if you stay home in the meantime."

It was Gavin Quinzel— no, Kim Won-shik— who handed out items this time.

Kim Won-shik handed Nichole, Areum, and Kim Nabi each a bottle that contained what seemed like a dark substance.

"Each bottle contains my strongest Shadow Beasts," Kim Won-shik said. "In case of an emergency, just break the bottle. My Shadow Beasts will protect you."

"But will you be fine without your strongest Shadow Beasts, honey?" Go Areum asked worriedly. "And won’t you need them when you fight for our daughter?"

Aww.

Nichole was happy to know that Go Areum still treated Neoma like her own daughter.

Areum is really amazing. She embraced Neoma knowing that she wasn’t her real daughter. When Nabi returned, she didn’t feel any awkwardness and embraced the kid, too. And, even now, she still treats Neoma like her own.

"I’ll be fine, honey," Kim Won-shik assured Go Areum. "I have other Shadow Beasts that I can use in a fight. And I can always just steal Rufus’ Shadow Beasts if push comes to shove."

It was obvious that Kim Won-shik was only joking about stealing Rufus Quinzel’s Shadow Beasts.

Right?

"Appa, don’t worry about us. I’ll protect Eomma and Auntie Nichole and her baby," Kim Nabi said firmly. At times like this, Kim Nabi really resembled Neoma. "Please help Neoma Unnie win the fight, then return to us safely."

"Of course, sweetheart."

Kim Won-shik then gathered Go Areum and Kim Nabi in his arms.

"Dominic, the passage of time between our worlds is different, isn’t it?" Nichole asked worriedly. "I’m worried about that part."

"Ah, don’t worry about that," Dominic assured her while holding her hands. "That only happened in the past because of Commander Solfrid. But now that Commander Solfrid isn’t involved with this world, the passage of time here flows the same way as it does in the other world."

"That’s a relief," Nichole said, hugging Dominic tightly. "Come back as soon as possible, please."

***

SURPRISINGLY, the door that led to the other world was the door to the CEO’s office in Raon Entertainment’s building.

It was the office that Dominic had been using after Nikolai de Moonasterio had left.

"This door will lead you to where Princess Neoma is," Novak, in his weak Spirit form, said. "We don’t know where she is at the moment, so don’t let your guard down."

Dominic and Kim Won-shik both nodded in response.

"I didn’t expect the two of you to make a heavy decision this fast."

"Liar," Kim Won-shik said scoffing at Novak’s claim. "You know that we’ll never turn our backs on Princess Neoma. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have gambled and opened the door that was already supposed to be closed."

Novak kept his mouth shut this time.

At first, Dominic wondered how Novak got revived, and then he remembered that the Ancient Spirit said that it was the Goddess of Life who sent him there.

It only goes to show how serious the situation is.

But, no matter how grave or dangerous it was...

"There’s no way Princess Neoma will be happy to see us."

Kim Won-shik let out a bitter laugh. "She’ll definitely scold us and tell us to return to our families."

Dominic smiled and nodded in agreement. "Princess Neoma underestimates how much she’s loved."

***

"NO, this can’t be," Neoma said after hearing Dominic Zavaroni and Gavin Quinzel/Kim Won-shik’s explanation. And then she grabbed Trevor by the collar. "Hey, open the door and send them back to the other world."

"I’m sorry, but I don’t have the power to open the door that leads to the other world, my Moon Princess," Trevor explained while raising his hands in surrender. "I can try, but I’m not confident. I might send Saint Zavaroni and Gavin Quinzel to a completely different world."

Haaah.

Neoma let go of Trevor’s collar.

She wanted to call for Novak or the Goddess of Life, but she knew that it would be futile. After all, she couldn’t feel the presence of other beings around them.

And it was probably on purpose.

They know that I’ll go batshit crazy on them, so they’re avoiding me.

"Fuck this shit..."

"Ah, I’ve missed hearing you curse, my precious disciple."

Neoma knew that Dominic Zavaroni joked to make her feel better.

But that didn’t work.

I still feel like shit.

"How can I face Eomma, Nabi, and Aunt Nichole now?"

"Neoma— no, Princess Neoma, you should know that Dominic and I wouldn’t be here if they hadn’t given us their support," Gavin Quinzel/Kim Won-shik said gently. "They want us to help you win the war as much as we do."

"Why are you calling me ’princess,’ Appa?"

"I’m just trying to make you see that we didn’t just come here for you— we’re also here to save the empire that we were born in," Gavin Quinzel/Kim Won-shik said. "But, of course, the main reason why we decided to return was you, Neoma. We all want to support you."

Tsk.

Neoma avoided everyone’s worried gazes.

This wouldn’t have happened if I were stronger...

If she could kill Helstor right away, she would have done so already.

"My precious disciple, do you have important business here?" Dominic Zavaroni asked. "If not, then can we return to the Royal Capital first? We need to train for the upcoming fight first."

"Yeah," Gavin Quinzel/Kim Won-shik said. "While I’m here, I’ll regain my name as Gavin Quinzel."

Haaah.

They’re really serious about this, huh?

Neoma had so many things she wanted to say, but she knew that there was only one thing she could do for now.

"Alright— let’s go home first."

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