CHAPTER 124 - The Deal 1.

"Huh?"

Alex blinked, his thoughts sluggish as the world around him shifted. The memories came rushing back—the confrontation with Anos, the tense energy, and the sharp sting at the back of his neck before everything dissolved into darkness.

"So, I was knocked out, huh?" He muttered, his voice tinged with a mix of resignation and defeat.

But before he could fully process the thought, his body began to fall backward, only to be caught by a plush couch that materialized beneath him. He landed softly, sinking into its velvety embrace.

"Yes," a familiar voice replied from his side. "She seemed to have judged the situation to be better with you down."

Alex turned his head to find Sophie lounging casually on his lap, her head resting comfortably against his chest. Her blonde hair glimmered softly, her presence both grounding and oddly comforting.