Agony (Part 1)

Friya was too weak to fight and Quylla was barely alive. They would be dead weight in the battle that was still ahead of them.

As soon as they crossed over, Phloria closed the Warp Steps.

"What do you think you are doing?" Orion was shocked.

"I already lost too much today." Phloria's eyes kept weeping, but her voice was steady.

"I'm not going to hide somewhere while you two risk your lives. Mom, dad. I couldn't live with myself if anything happens to you. Not while knowing I could have made a difference. Yurial is dead because of me."

"No, dear." Jirni caressed her shoulder, honoring her daughter's determination.

"Yurial is dead because of Nalear. You didn't make Quylla your slave. You didn't order her to hurt him nor you prevented the arrival of the healers who could have saved him. Let's put an end to this madness."

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