Chapter 146 – A Family, A Throne
"So let me get this straight," Selene said, rubbing her temple.
"This world is basically a playground for divine beings who want to take control for their own gain. And the battles are fought through chosen champions. You, my dear son, were approached by both dragons and demons…"
Her voice dropped lower.
"…and you rejected both. Decided to fight alone. Without the backing of a god."
She stared at him.
"And not only that… you somehow made a deal with a demoness and convinced the World Will itself to bless you—meaning, as long as this world isn't completely destroyed, you can't die?"
Silence.
Then Selene collapsed back into her chair with a long, heavy sigh—utterly drained.
Noah's lips twitched. "It's not that bad, Mother. Why are you making it sound like I'm doomed?"
He offered a small smile, trying to calm her, but Selene's eyes snapped toward him in a sharp glare.
