Buying Time

She got up from her seat, wanting a breath of fresh air. But before she could do so, Thorne pulled her to sit back down. 

"He did it for you. To buy you time," he explained. 

Laina furrowed her eyebrow, "I don't understand. to buy me time?"

"To be exact, it was to buy both of you time," Thorne continued.

Becoming Emperor gave Dante more powers than he had before. This not only helped him to withstand the effects of the curse, but it also boosted his chances of surviving the trials. Hence, for the time being, Dante was safe. 

"But the curse grows stronger within him, Laina. It's almost as if, the longer you're parted, the stronger it gets."

She had to find a way to get to the Celestial Realm. Even if it destroys her, she had to try. Right now, she had to do what she can to increase her chances of success. 

Thorne took Laina's hand into his. Tracing the lines on her palm, he was able to tell the amount of energy she had within her.