Chapter 297: Reality or Illusion (1/2)

”Hmm?” Theo gradually opened his eyes and stared at the white ceiling. ”That's right. I fell unconscious after that fight…”

Theo tried to move his hands and body. ”It seems there is nothing wrong with my body.”

Theo then glanced at left and right, trying to find someone who was waiting for him. However, he got the shock of his life because what he saw was not the typical hospital room filled with only a chair, a bed, and a small table on the corner.

The room was filled with a drawer, a closet, a few doors, and all his spears. ”Huh? Isn't this my room? Did I sleep for that long?”

When he was about to rise from the bed, someone opened the door as Alea came to the room and dropped her jaw.

”You have woken up!” Alea suddenly kneeled in front of his bed and grabbed his hand, crying. ”I'm glad. I'm glad.”

”Ehm, what?” Theo tilted his head in confusion. ”First of all, can you tell me what happens?”

”Y-yes.” Alea nodded carefully.

It seemed the doctor was confused with his condition. Even though his body had recovered, he didn't wake up even after a few days. Nella had gone crazy and returned to her country, asking for help to wake him up.

They also had lost the competition without a commander like him.

Filled with guilt, Alea seemed to be taking care of him, hoping that someday he would wake up.

”I see.” Theo closed his eyes with a remorseful expression.

”Right… Since you have woken up, you must be hungry. Let me make you something.” Alea smiled.

When she was about to leave, Theo continued, ”So, when are you going to reveal yourself?”

”Eh?!” Alea stopped and turned around, looking at him with a dumbfounded expression.

”Come on, I don't have time for this sh*t.” Theo let out a long sigh. ”First of all, if you were Alea, she would have gotten me the best hospital. After that, there are a few lies I picked up from the explanations. Come on, I just want to return.”

”Wh-what do you mean? That's right. Since you have just woken up, you must still feel weird. I will let you eat something first.” Alea was extremely worried.

”How much longer do you want to pretend…” Theo pinched the bridge of his nose. ”Should I call you Dear God, God of Mischief or something else?”

”Theo?” Alea's body was shaking. She approached him carefully.

”I know that you are here for a reason. This place feels like the same place I have gone every time I am receiving something from your kids.” Theo shook his head. ”And since you're not in your former form, I don't need to be polite, don't I? There's no guarantee that you're him.”

”Well, I don't want to waste my power as well.” Alea suddenly created a chair out of nothing next to the bed and sat, crossing her legs. Her tone completely changed despite her voice sounding the same. ”I guess this is our first meeting.”

”Yes.” Theo nodded politely. ”It's my honor to meet you.”

”Nah, no need to be polite. As long as you respect me, it's fine to be casual.” Alea or Loki waved her hand casually. ”I have three reasons for meeting you this way.”

Theo remained silent, but his expression turned serious.