The red-haired beauty took the group into the castle and into what Nelson could only assume was the throne room. When she reached the throne, she casually sat down on it and studied the group intently. Nelson wasn’t sure if she should sit there or not, but he waited for her to speak nonetheless.When she finally did, she said, “I will ask once and only once. Pay attention or I will throw you into the lava.” She paused, giving the group a narrowed stare. She then asked, “What are you doing down in my domain?”Nelson glanced behind him at the others, but the twins were far too terrified to respond. Ket and Teasel were quiet too, though they seemed far less scared. He then looked back at the red-haired beauty. If she was the one demanding things, then it was no mistake. She was the Goddess of the Underworld.He wanted to study her more, but he realised by her growing frown she was getting impatient. “I have come here to find the

Nelson had known it wouldn’t be long before the fight started, but what he hadn’t known was just how suddenly it would. Now he sat on the ground a short distance away from the two warring beings; the Demon King and the Celestial. They had blown him backwards from a sudden blast of energy, knocking him out for a few seconds. Dazed and unsure how he got to where he was, Nelson looked at the others before remembering what he was here to do. Had he been a little more alert, maybe the sudden power from these two beings wouldn’t have surprised him this much. As Atraas came to help him up, the others joined the battle. They knew that no matter what, there was no chance of fleeing. They had to win this fight, and they had to free the Goddess. There was no way someone like this demon could take over Utopia. Nelson didn’t care for such things, but he equally didn’t care about being tossed about and treated like he was nothing. Taking Atraas by the hand and rising to his feet, Nelson watched t

Nelson hated the fact that no matter how often he stabbed that bastard, he still somehow got up and left while they were distracted by burying Atraas. How could the demon still be alive after all that? Had he already gained immortality from the Goddess’ life? Glancing at his companions, he wasn’t sure how much more they could survive. Teasel and Inleet were the only two that looked like they could still battle, but neither of them was that strong and grief had swept Inleet away. Ket might last for a bit, but he wasn’t sure if it would be enough. “We need to hurry,” Cristial told the group with a scowl. “I would rather have more time to mourn your friend, but if we do not go now, the balance of the world is in jeopardy.” Nelson didn’t care about that, but finally putting an end to the bastard was certainly a goal he could get behind. He didn’t think Inleet would follow him, however, so he looked to Ket. “Stay with her, let her grieve a little longer,” he told

Once he had someone check his ribs and other wounds, Nelson was bandaged and allowed to recover in one of Yukiro’s rooms. He knew the others would be alright, though he wasn’t sure about Salina and Cristial. Could the wing be regrown? Or was he now a one-winged Celestial?Nelson didn’t enjoy hanging around, not doing anything. He may have had nothing he could do, but lying around was boring. With that in mind, he wandered the halls with no argument from the guards dotted around here and there.He knew if he caused trouble, they wouldn’t go easy on him, but it made him wonder if he could sneak something of value into his pockets. He decided not to do so, however, just in case.Cristial was waiting outside a door, down a different hallway. He was unhappy but Nelson knew their look was one of worry and not upset about losing someone. That meant the Goddess was still alive, at least.“Shouldn’t you be recovering?” Cri

The group stood before Yukiro, ready for her to allow them to go home. Nelson wondered how she would help them get home, as she had explained nothing to him. What she had said was that it would be quick.“Now, before I get you on your way,” Yukiro said to them as she turned her focus squarely on Inleet. “Did you wish for me to return your brother’s body to you?”“I’d rather he be alive,” Inleet said, her tone cold. She knew her brother was gone for good, as Yukiro seldom brought someone back from the dead. Even if he had done something heroic by helping save Nelson, life and death were not something to be treated casually.Yukiro offered a look of sorrow. “Unfortunately, even if I did that, his body is far too mangled. Even I can’t fix everything,” she replied. “We Gods may be immortal and powerful, but we have limits.”Inleet scoffed but did not argue. She offered a small nod o