"Nikol, how does this work?" Alva pointed her hand at the monsters, that had been lurking outside the wall of Hollowatch hoping she would be able to learn the new powers inside her body.

Her gaze fixed on the hordes of grotesque monsters that clawed and gnashed their teeth outside. The weight of her new power, bestowed upon her by the Nikol's blessing, pulsed through her veins. Her heart pounded in her chest as she prepared to wield the flames that danced within her.

Most of the leaders and some of the people close to Nikol already powered up after going through the embarrassing method of removing mana from their bodies, all of them felt like they were brimming with energy and right now things were rather intense on the wall.

Around Alva, a small group of fellow girls and onlookers watched with bated breath. The tension in the air was palpable, a potent mix of fear and anticipation. Alva could sense their eyes upon her, their hopes intertwined with her own. She took a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly.

It was a important moment for her, as it will be the first time she use her newfound powers on a live target. Until now, she had been training with still targets, and to her surprise things were not great, as she had a hard time controlling the output she should put out.

But right now with a surge of determination, Alva raised her hand, pointing it toward the seething mass of monsters. She channelled her newfound power, willing the fire within her to burst forth and consume the vile creatures that threatened their land.

But to her surprise and dismay, instead of a controlled burst of flame, an explosion erupted from her outstretched palm. The force sent her stumbling backward, her body crashing against the unyielding ground.

"Nikol!" Alva cried out in pain and confusion, feeling the searing heat and energy coursing through her.

In an instant, Nikol, her beloved companion and confidante, was by her side. He reached out and clasped her trembling hand, his touch a grounding force amidst the chaos. With unwavering determination, he guided her hand, gently correcting her aim.

"Alva, relax," Nikol whispered soothingly, his warm breath tickling her ear as he wrapped his arms around her from behind. "Find your center. Remember, you control the flames. They are an extension of your will."

Alva closed her eyes, finding solace in the strength of Nikol's embrace. She inhaled deeply, allowing the familiar scent of her lover to envelop her senses, bringing a calmness that she desperately needed. She focused her mind, embracing the power that coursed through her veins, taming it with her will.

With a newfound serenity, Alva reopened her eyes, the intensity of her gaze piercing through the chaos. A renewed flame burned within her, not just in her hands, but within her spirit. She took aim once more, her body steady and her heart resolute.

As the monsters closed in, Alva unleashed her power. A torrent of scorching fire erupted from her fingertips, an inferno of wrath and determination. The flames engulfed the foul creatures, their screams of agony drowning in the crackling roar.

Cheers erupted from the onlookers, a symphony of triumph and relief. Alva's heart swelled with a mixture of pride and gratitude, both for her own resilience and for unwavering support of Nikol.

"Hmm~ so it increase our own powers, but instead of using mana as the fuel, they use this new energy inside our body," Tisha and Zenda both took notes, as this was a historical moment.

"But Nikol-" Usha had a lot of questions.

Will there newborn will get this power?historical

How are they going to give everyone this power?

Is it even possible for everyone to do that, won't it take forever?

Nikol just smiled at her words, and asked her to take it easy as it is not that serious.

"We don't have a time limit, at least not yet, as long as I can protect this area, I know others can handle the other areas," Nikol told her and asked her to calm down. "And girls can come and visit me anyway, and I know most of them will come, and when they do, I will use this on them,"

Usha sighed hearing his words knowing that she was taking things too serious.

"You're right, I was just overthinking things," She looked at her daughter, who was now on the verge of being a mother and she felt this was the life she had been always waiting for.

Just by remembering about the past and thinking about how they were going to live, if Nikol didn't appear in this land was enough for her to have depressing thoughts.

"And about kids, they already have my blood running in their veins, so don't worry about it, they will do just fine,"

While everyone was talking and having all these problems Eva, who was listening to everything suddenly asked something everyone had been dying ask, but none of them wanted.

"Nikol, what are we going to do now? Are we going to keep killing monsters endlessly? Or are we-" She couldn't even complete her words, as Nikol did it for her.

"We are going to destroy the hollow," He said without even thinking twice, because the last thing he wanted was the Jormungand's presence to spoil the earth of this land.

He didn't want the peace all these girls found to be ruined by something like that and he was ready to do anything for that sake.

***

Leviathan and Phoenix stood in the dimly lit prison cell, their weary bodies bearing the scars of their recent battles. The air was heavy with a mix of exhaustion, regret, and an unspoken understanding. Their eyes met, reflecting the turmoil within their souls.

Leviathan broke the silence, her voice tinged with remorse. "Phoenix, what happened back there... We lost control, our actions... It wasn't what we wanted."

Phoenix nodded solemnly, her gaze fixed on the cold stone floor. "I know, Leviathan. It felt like someone else was pulling the strings, manipulating our every move. We couldn't resist, even if we wanted to."

They both shared the burden of the truth that they were mere pawns in a grander scheme. The memory of their frenzied assault on Nikol, their brother or nephew, haunted their thoughts. Each blow landed with the force of their inner rage, an anger that seemed foreign and overwhelming.

Just as they began to delve deeper into their self-reflection, the heavy footsteps of Nikol echoed through the corridor. The sound reverberated within their chests, stirring the familiar flames of fury. Yet, this time, there was a glimmer of restraint, a flicker of control.

Nikol entered the cell, his gaze meeting the hardened expressions of Leviathan and Phoenix. He could sense the lingering anger, but also the subtle change in their demeanor. Jormungand's death had lifted the veil of his sinister influence, diminishing the oppressive weight that had clouded their minds.

"I see you both managed to keep your composure," Nikol remarked, his voice tinged with a mix of relief and caution.

Leviathan's clenched fists slowly relaxed, her eyes narrowing as she spoke, "Nikol, I'm sorry, I was-"

Nikol just shook his head like he was already over it, and he had no need to continue their charade like this.

'It's fine, I just came here to talk with you, I don't care about what happened in the past," Both the girls look at the man like they were watching someone completey different and decided to listen to him, but his next words caused both of them to gasp.

"I killed Fenrir, or should I say I killed my father, even though he wasn't exactly my father, It is clear to me now," Nikol said and look at his hands.

"Fenrir killed his child even before he was born, and I'm Fenrir, but a variation, it is weird to me because I feel like a completely different person, but at the end of the day, I'm the Fenrir now,"

Leviathan and the other girl exchanged shocked glances, struggling to process Nikol's revelation. Leviathan took a step forward, her voice filled with concern. "Nikol, what are you talking about? How can you be Fenrir?"

Nikol sighed heavily, his gaze fixed on the floor. "I know it sounds insane, but it's the truth. I've spent days researching and uncovering my true origins and I have every memory of the original Fenrir,"

For all three of them, this information was too complicated.

"Do you hate me now? I killed your brother, at least original one," Nikol asked, but none of the girls answered.

"Did he struggle? Did you force him?" Leviathan asked almost knowing that it might not be the case, and she knew Nikol won't come here if that was the case.

"He wished for death, even though all of you say Apocalypse beings can't catch feelings, Fenrir was filled with regret and desire to not exist, he was tired of his long life," Nikol confirmed their suspcions. "I can confirm one thing, that is Fenrir wasn't in love with anyone, but he really enjoyed Artemis' mother's presence in his life,"

Leviathan smiled at his words.

"It's fine then, after all, we are not petty beings to hold any grudges,"