Curiosity, A Countdown And Reasons Not To Kill

Akun mumbled with disbelief, "So you're saying if I don't merge with him, one of us is going to be erased."

The system affirmed, [Affirmative.]

Curious, Akun asked, "How long do we have until existence wants to get rid of one of us?"

[Approximately 09:50:00 until one of you will be erased.]

"Ugh," Akun mumbled, "guess we still have some time. Well, that means I can still head over and learn what I want from the princess."

As Akun was lost in thought, a group of guards, brandishing metallic wooden spears, charged towards him. Among them, he recognized familiar faces, their expressions a mix of resolve and concern.

Suddenly, one of the guards stepped forward, gripping her spear tightly. Her intense gaze fixated on Akun, her eyes exuding an undeniable aura. She shouted, "On your knees now!"