It was the realm of the gods. This evening, the night sky was covered with dark clouds here as well. Summoned by Ashlan, Olga was surprised to hear the Dark King's demand at the Sky Temple. For Olga, it was completely unexpected news. "He wants me to hand over one of my sons? That's impossible. You didn't agree to this, did you?" "I didn't agree to anything." "It's impossible. Refuse him." "For now, we need to talk to those two." "Don't!" Olga looked like he was about to cry. "They're children we've only just had. They've barely been born." "Even if it happens, it's not like you'll never see them again." "I may see them, but I'll never be able to touch them again. Gerbera won't even be able to see them at all." "Anyway, let me talk to the children." "Does Ashlan think we should accept their demand?" "If he's saying this, he must have a strong desire. The God of Light can't live over there, but the Star God might be able to..." "You can't be serious!" Olga turned away. "We can't accept such a demand. And what if the children absolutely refuse?" "We'll think about that when it happens. I have no intention of forcing them. I'm their godparent too, after all." Olga left Ashlan's chamber without saying goodbye. Olga relayed to Cassandra the conversation he had just had with Ashlan. Cassandra looked surprised as well. "What do you think their aim is?" "Hmm... if it's not just to harass us, they probably genuinely want a Star God. It seems the stars don't shine much over there." "I can't imagine being separated from the children." "I don't think Ashlan would forcibly send them over there. If the children refuse, wouldn't he reject the demand?" Olga was silent. "I don't think even Ashlan would do something so cruel." "The thing is, if the children hear about this, there's a possibility they won't refuse. That's what I'm afraid of." "Oh?" "They vaguely know about the other world, and if they're told they're needed there, they might go. That's why I don't want Ashlan to talk to them." Olga had a gloomy expression. "So they're already aware of their roles as gods, despite being so young?" "That's the troublesome part. If they gain more gods over there, it will increase his power, but I wonder what Ashlan thinks about that? A thousand years ago, Ashlan would have immediately rejected such a proposal." "Well, that's true. A thousand years ago, he would have rejected it. He might have said it was impossible with just one Star God, but there are two. Ashlan probably didn't want to have to tell you this either, if he could avoid it." "I want to talk to him directly, but..." "Hmm... Olga, you and that god are too closely related. It's better not to." "So it's impossible after all." Olga hung his head.
