The love Ben felt was real, but not romantic. It was like spotting a rare, legendary character in a game, something powerful, unique, and meant to be his.
That feeling alone was why he made this choice. Otherwise, he would've just drained her dark aether dry and left her sealed here forever.
Apophis let out a dry laugh. Her eyes narrowed. "You think you can beat me here? Now?"
"Yes," Ben replied, his lips curling into a grin.
"You're panicking, aren't you? Your focus is split. You're busy dealing with the system. Otherwise, why even bother talking to me at all?"
Apophis's aura flared.
In the next instant, she moved, attacking without another word. But her power was completely suppressed now, her strength heavily nerfed.
Dark liquid trailing behind her fists as she struck. But each of her attacks missed, slicing through empty air as Ben effortlessly dodged.
