My Soul card is a Reaper

"Mind telling me why the future leader of my clan is acting like a spoiled arrogant brat in my alma matter?"

"Well…"

Azzy was prepared to face the rune magic with Lux, the sword of radiance with the power to break any kind of power that isn't primordial.

As for Ziz, it is on the same level as Fenrir and not a problem for him either, now that he doesn't need to hide his powers.

The rest don't matter.

Little did he expect to meet his ancestor, the clan head, of all the opponents he could think of.

Who could have known that this nine thousand-year-old geezer was once a member of Tower of Abel…

Azzy tried to reason with him for once, not intending to act against his own great-great-grandpa, "Your Majesty, I believe our clansmen here, Gideon Crescent, is facing unjust punishment from the Tower Master. As his friend, it is my duty to protect him. Moreover, not only…"

"That's enough," Qridus raised his hand, stopping Azzy from speaking further, "I heard what happened from Tower Master Cenric. Gideon might be your friend but he is foremost an elder of the Tower, and so was Miss Zora here. You cannot be involved in the matters of the Tower of Abel, unless your friend is gravely injured or on the brink of death or damaged his soul orb.

You are the heir of the Death clan; every action of yours is considered the clan's interests. Now, stand aside and let them resolve their own issues."

Azzy didn't even ponder too much on his ancestor's suggestion. Instead, he grabbed Gideon's hand and spoke loudly, "As you have said earlier, I'm the future clan head and the heir to the clan. My actions represent the clan's interests. And my decision is clear to everyone. Gideon is coming back with me and he cut off his relations with the Tower already.

Those who stand in my way will have to force me."

Qridus furrowed his brows in displeasure.

"It's alright, Bro. Let me handle this," Gideon pat Azzy's arm to free the latter's grip on his hand, "Zora, let's talk in private." He faced the peak stage 7-star rank Arcana master, who was only staring calmly at Gideon.

The woman opened her mouth finally, "No need. Just answer me honestly. That's all I need from you. During our past two years of relationship, did you ever truly love me? Or were you just dating me while still having your feelings for your ex?"

Gideon averted his gaze and looked down at the floor, gave a subtle nod, and answered in a hushed tone, "I'm sorry."

Zora slowly walked toward him in steady steps. Azzy didn't interfere because of her low strength. Not to mention the fact that he cannot interfere in the couple's matters. If Qridus makes the move, then, he might have to make a move too. But, since the old man is simply standing there, Azzy too does the same.

Upon reaching her lover, Zora slowly grabbed Gideon's face to raise it up and look into his eyes. He couldn't meet his eyes with hers and simply glanced away.

"Just simple sorry won't cut it, Gid. Give me a proper explanation. Whatever happened between us for the past couple of years, is it only me that truly felt that way? When you spend time with me, did you actually think of your ex the entire time? Tell me that it is an act, I think that I made a wrong choice and erase all of those memories from my mind.

Or tell me that your feelings were completely true all this time, and I will happily live with them. I just need the truth and nothing else, Gid."

Gideon couldn't help but look at her in surprise, upon hearing those words. Taking a deep breath, he took off his spectacles and replied in a low tone, "It is true that I couldn't completely give up on Estella, even when we were in a relationship. I tried to move on but couldn't. Whenever I was alone, I used to think of her and drink until I was wasted.

But, whatever we had wasn't false either.

A part of me truly liked you and never once I thought of Estella when I was with you, but if I had to make a choice, I'd choose Estella. It is not a complicated decision. We were in love for thirty years, after all. And I joined the Abel Tower to become a Supreme ream Arcana Master just so that I can marry her in the first place.

Now, you tell me what should I do? I don't even know that Estella broke our relationship because of the pressure of her clan and she was about to be married to someone else now. If she dates someone else and is about to marry them, I could take that but it was just a political marriage. I don't want to wait here anymore.

Honestly, I don't want to tell you because I want to have a proper talk with her so that I can decide whether to completely give up on her or give up on our relationship.

But, here we are, at the edge of breaking my relationship with you without even knowing whether I could get back with my ex-girlfriend. You want the truth and this is the truth that you seek."

Azzy and Qridus silently observed the couple, especially Zora, who just stared at him in silence. Neither of them could see a shred of emotional change on her face. She appeared completely calm.

Azzy wanted to understand what she was thinking and he activated Aura sensing, checking her emotions.

However, before he could get that part, he saw something else that stunned him. There was his tiny aura of life inside her.

It was then Zora took a step back from Gideon, "Alright, Gid… Sorry, Mr. Crescent, you are free to go. Whether your true love accepts you or not, it doesn't matter to me, for I'm some pathetic woman who would like to cling to her lover who likes someone else. Officially, consider our relationship is over."

"I'm sorry," Gideon apologizes to her once again before stepping past her. She stayed silent and stared at the floor in sadness, trying her best not to cry.

As he walked a few steps, suddenly, a voice rose from Azzy, "Wait, Gideon."

Gideon halted in his footsteps, turning around to see his friend who was standing in his place, "Azzy?"

Azzy replied, "I'm afraid the matter isn't settled yet. We have to stay here for a moment."

"Hmm?" Gideon shifted his attention to the back of the old man who was also standing in his place, "Your Majesty?" He wondered whether he should now convince the clan head or something, now. But, when he thought about it for a second, he felt like that may be the case since the Garcia Family got the marriage proposal from the Moon Clan.

As he was worried about being rejected, Azzy then said, "It's not my ancestor, it's Zora."

"Hmm?" Gideon looked at her. Zora also seemed puzzled.

"She's pregnant," revealed Azzy.

"What!"