Finally found him

Back at Tartarus, Nero sat lazily by the window and looked out at the environment.

His face held no emotions and it was as though he had lost all hope. The door opened and closed. He instantly knew who it was, "Did you escort him safely?"

Axel stood at a far distance and responded. "Yes." was the short answer he gave and Nero nodded his head in understanding.

"There have been strange sightings in the Leo clan. Did you maybe lead her back there?" Axel asked knowing that Nero should know who he was talking about even though he didn't mention her name.

"I didn't have to." Nero didn't tear his gaze from the scenery and simply answered Axel.

Axel noticed that Nero was not himself when he met Zagan. It looked as though he was no longer hopeful even after Akira resurfaced. He seemed to have lost the zeal to move on with the fight against the gods.

"You seem to have lost hope." Axel tilted his head to the side and wasn't expecting a response.