Chapter 35: back home, a disciple

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**"Back in one piece,"** Void muttered as he landed at the familiar Third Abyss. He smiled. He was home, and now Linkir had recovered, yet Void felt he was pushing boundaries he shouldn't be.

**"No place like home."** Void glanced upwards, avoiding Linkir's gaze.

**"Yes, master, your home is amazing but... but... master, your hand..."** Linkir stammered, a blush creeping across her face.

Void frowned at her, his eyes narrowing. **"What are you thinking about? Me and you? Pfft, never."** He slowly averted his gaze and faced forward, placing her small body gently on the ground.

**"That was close. So awkward,"** Void thought, a slight grin forming on his face as his hands wrapped around her, inevitably squeezing her slightly.

Linkir lowered her head, bowing in shame and disappointment.