A Moment of Despair

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"WHAT?! Are you insane? How can two people deal with that?" Ashur looked at him with undisclosed contempt. He seemed like he wanted to get Cynthia killed along with himself.

Cynthia, however, looked at Apollo who turned back briefly. There was a solemn yet confident look in his eyes as if the situation was in his control. To him, it was indeed so. Azridan had mentioned something to him about his new strength.

"Do as Apollo says. Evacuate the others and recover immediately! This situation isn't one in which we can remain idle," Cynthia's forceful words complimented her expression as she glared at Ashur, forcing his words back down his throat.

"Mom, Apollo. If any happens to you I swear I'll travel to the underworld and give you a scolding," Aaron said in a tone that proved he meant what he said.

"Don't worry, we'll do our best," Apollo replied.

  Afterward, Aaron was hoisted away by Danyul as were the others.