"I must return to the Underworld," she said simply. "I apologize but I cannot stay here for long."
Zagreus gave her a nod. "Understood. You can leave."
Cereberus let out a soft grunt and walked over to her. The three heads gently nudged her side before turning back to the others.
Nameless Death watched them without saying a word.
Gremory and Cereberus began their departure. The beast glanced once over its shoulder repeatedly — not at the angels or Zagreus, but at Nameless Death — but it could only leave silently after it saw Nameless Death's cold eyes.
Zagreus walked up to him after that.
"We're going to hunt the Level 9 monster now," he said. "Let's not waste time, and don't worry. I haven't forgotten about our deal."
Nameless Death looked at him.
There was no trust in his eyes, but no immediate resistance either. Just that same calculating stillness.
"Hunt?" Asmodea's voice came from behind.
She sounded amused, lips curved in a faint, unreadable smile.
