It took an immense amount of time and a bizarre amount of effort for Kayden to finally remove every last trace of Athena's soul from his own. In the end, only a hollow shell of what he once was remained — Kayden had become a mere fragment of his former self. His potential had dropped practically to zero, his strength wasn't even comparable anymore. He couldn't perform even a hundredth of what he once could. Yet, despite all of this, he stayed true to his decision. Kayden removed every last part of Athena from within his soul.
A certain nostalgia arose in his mind whenever he remembered Athena. Even though an unfathomable amount of time had passed, that woman had once been an ever-present figure in his life, and she would continue to be a precious memory for the rest of his existence.
