869 NERO'S OATH

NERO WAS back.

Earlier, he was summoned by the stupid Eternal Flame while he had only started talking to Neoma of the first timeline.

Fortunately, he found his way back easily.

"I apologize for suddenly disappearing," Nero said when he faced Neoma of the first timeline again. "The stupid Eternal Flame summoned me without my permission."

Neoma of the first timeline laughed softly. "The Eternal Flame can burn everything and anything in the world, Prince Nero– even gods."

It was weird to hear Neoma call him 'Prince Nero.'

[But I suppose that's how distant we were to each other in the first timeline.]

"I don't need the Eternal Flame," Nero said firmly. "Moreover, it belongs to Neoma. I won't take something that belongs to her, even if she's willing to share it with me."

"It's still a shame, though. The Eternal Flame is a useful tool."

"I am the boy who has everything."

"Hmm?"