Getting an Outsider's Assistance!

Another added, 'Your rightful place is among us, in the upper celestial ranks. If you no longer desire to return to your esteemed position, speak now.'

The air was thick with tension, the weight of the Rulers' words hanging heavily on the paragon's mind. Yet, she remained unfazed, her expression unreadable.

'You want the core? You will get the core. Don't bother yourselves with my methods.' The paragon assured with an indifferent tone.

'This is your last chance to redeem yourself, Lilith.' The first ruler warned with a stern tone, 'If you fail to retrieve Asna's core, you will remain banished for eternity.'

'The fact that we are giving you a second chance after what you tried to do to the Universe's Heart is already a...'

'Stop yapping already, I said I had it covered. Now, beat it, before Hadey finds out.' The paragon Lilith interrupted them disrespectfully and then waved her hand at the mirror, causing it to break apart.