The Birth of the Paladins 2

"I think she wanted to ensure we all survived." guessed the man supporting Crystal. Surprised by the answer she got; Nyx then tore herself from Hyggelig as she looked at her man's face in concentration. She then asked "I don't understand if she lived then wouldn't she have been able to find a way to kill him like she did today? Why use her remaining life span for such a stupid reason!"

As Hercules heard the standoffish remark of his woman, he knew that if he didn't explain it properly, he might hurt his beloved further. After a minute of pondering, he then explained his stance. "Lorelei is not one to gamble. For the time I knew her, she wanted things clear and defined."