188 Embrace what is coming for you (1/2)

”She is not in this world,” Nell Solomon tells her. ”The soul guardian sent her away with her friends. If there's a famine, it's caused by the people of this world -- not by some supernatural creature.”

”...” Shannon is speechless. This is too mind-boggling. She hasn't expected to hear this shit.

”Moon Guardian, please tell us who caused the apocalypse.” Sung Nami clasps her hands together. ”We can enlighten people about Famine later.”

”Well, I am the cause behind it,” Nell reveals.

And a cold silence follows. Nobody has expected her to say that.

”Aren't you being overly dramatic?” Devil Cat snaps at her. ”How is this your fault? The apocalypse was planned for hundreds of years.”

Sung Nami massages her forehead. She has to keep calm. ”Can you explain, Nell Solomon?”

”I released something a long time ago.” Nell continues, ”And it is not present in this world. We have foiled its plan. Now, I have to leave because the fae gate is finally open. I leave this world to you, Sun Guardian. May you take it toward the light while remembering that shadows also need a place.”

”What?” Sung Nami opens her mouth wide. ”You can't leave me alone to handle this. Soul Guardian isn't here either. Blood Guardian is too young. How can I handle this all alone?”

”So, are you going to come with me to chase that thing while leaving this world in shatters?” Nell Solomon raises her brow. ”I told you that those culprits aren't in this world. The vampire king will take care of the blood guardian. There are enough people to help you -- and I have done my part for now. That thing is my enemy. From now on, all the members -- new or old -- should focus on rebuilding this world and protecting it from the new threats that will appear in time. Let me handle the enemies from the past. I have a long feud with them.”

Shannon can't tell what is going on, but it doesn't look good. Sung Nami seems baffled. And the faces of the people on the other side aren't good either.

Why is nobody happy about this woman leaving this world?

”Teacher!” Fu Mian stands up. ”Take me with you.”

”You are too young.” Devil Cat glares at her. ”Stay with your parents until we return. And make sure to look after your uncle and mother.”

”But…” Fu Mian's lips tremble. ”I want to stay with you, Devil.”

”I am not that into you.” Devil huffs at her. ”My person is Little Marshmallow.”

Fu Mian starts crying. She turns toward her father. ”Daddy, I want that cat. Please get me that cat.”

Taking her into his arms, Fu Sheng pinches his lips together. He glances at the moon guardian who shakes her head at him. He sighs and pats his daughter's back who resorts to crying louder.

”There's no cat who can take my place,” Devil Cat smirks at the vampire king. ”Guard your woman well. She will be famous.”

Fu Sheng is used to Devil Cat's cryptic words. He places his hand behind his daughter's head and whispers in her ear, ”Your Uncle Dan will be jealous if you take that cat in our family.”

She stops crying. ”He doesn't even talk.”

”He will talk someday.” Fu Sheng wipes the tears from her face. ”We don't need another pet. Dan is enough.”

Fu Mian frowns. Uncle Dan will be angry if he hears that her father thinks of him as a pet. But she doesn't say anything to her father. She turns her head toward Devil Cat and takes her tongue out, trying her best to irritate him before he leaves.

”Moon Guardian.” The Phoenix begins, ”Can you not stay here for a while? I am afraid that we might make decisions that you might not like after you return to the world.”

”I trust the Sun Guardian.” Nell grins at Nami. ”Don't worry. There might be another catastrophe, but you will find a way if you follow your heart.”

Sung Nami resists the urge to jump off the podium and grab Nell Solomon by her shoulders. If she can, she wants to keep her at a locked place. Honestly, she's been relieved that there's another 'adult' guardian in the world.