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Then, he turned toward the emptiness behind him and yelled, "Hey! Are you in yet?! You keep telling me to hurry up, but you're the slowpoke!"

Just then, a light beamed onto Alfius' face.

He instinctively turned to where the light was. Sunny was standing there.

"Sunny?" Alfius called her name out weakly.

"My apologies for rushing you, Mr. Mosley. I was too impatient."

"It doesn't matter. What's important is that we made it in time," Mosley said as he freed himself of his bondages.

"Let me think... Five minutes. My barrier can probably maintain the world as it is for five minutes. All the best."

Mosley spread his arms wide after he finished speaking.

The two were then separated from Morin.

"You! What did you do?!" Morin asked in a panic.

"That's a good question. If a piece of trash like you can create an illusion barrier, so can I."

""You!" Morin reached his hands out once more.

However, his arm went right through Mosley's body.

"Sorry, but I'm in spirit form now, and that's how I brought that girl in. You only managed to lay your hands on that girl because I was too slow. You'd better stay put and wait for the five minutes to go up. If not, I'll eat you."

...

Fireworks went off and lit up the night sky. Their brightness made the stars seem dimmer than they actually were.

Alfius and Sunny were sitting on the bench, gazing at the fireworks. Their beauty was short-lived.

Sunny sighed. "They're so pretty, still as beautiful even when you watch them again."

"That's right. I see them too," Alfius said gently as he gazed at Sunny's face.

"I'm sorry. I should've watched them with you... But..."

"It's alright Sunny said as she smiled happily. The sparkle in her eyes looked like the stars in the nightsky as she gazed lovingly at Alfius.

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"Did you know? I pestered Mr. Mosley for so long before he finally agreed to let me meet you."

"No wonder he keeps yawning," Alfius said as he turned to look at Sunny.

"Thanks to you guys, I finally know what went down, Sunny."

"Yes, that's right. I've never liked Morin since was a kid. What he says doesn't match with his actions, and he hasn't got the skills to achieve the ambitions he's got. He's always wanted a go at Dad's demon sword, and I never imagined he would unseal it when none of us were home. What an insane fool."

Tears streamed down Alfius' face as he listened to Sunny speak.noveldrama

"Gosh, why are you crying? Let me see if I've got any tissues."

However, Alfius pulled Sunny into his arms.

"A-Alfius..."

"It must... have been horrible... I'm sorry, Sunny... I'm so sorry. If only... If only I'd been there..."

"Gosh, that's enough," Sunny said as she wiped Alfius' tears away with a tissue.

"You're a man. Why are you crying? Don't be silly. I did everything I could to meet you because I knew it wasn't your fault. Alright, stop crying."

Alfius nodded.

Then, he turned in his seat, and the two continued watching the fireworks.

Sunny rested her head against Alfius' shoulder, and he pulled her into his arms.

"Sunny..."

"Shh," Sunny said softly. "Let's continue watching for a while. Just a little while more. Just a little..."

Alfius had tear streaks on his cheeks when he opened his eyes.

Mosley, who was beside him, also opened his eyes.

Alfius bade his thanks before the two began making their way toward the tallest building. That was where the president of the Shadow Warriors resided!