Chapter 62
Hemer's expression was grave. It was clear she had given this a great deal of thought before speaking.
Yoren sat on the bed, stunned. His mind took a moment to catch up.
She wanted him to take Ifrit and leave Columbia? Why?
Then, the weight of her words hit him. He immediately got up and stood in front of Hemer, locking eyes with her.
"Hemer, let me confirm this again—you're not joking."
"I never joke."
"Alright... then tell me why."
Deep down, Yoren had already guessed her reasoning. He hadn't expected this, but it didn't entirely surprise him. After all, three years from now, Hemer would take Ifrit and flee to Rhodes Island. But because of his interference, history had shifted. The Flame Demon incident had happened earlier than it should have, and its outcome had changed. He wasn't even sure if Rhodes Island existed yet, or if it was still just a small pharmaceutical company.
Even so, he needed to hear Hemer say it.
In the dim light of the room, she looked at him solemnly.
"This is the plan I've been considering since the Flame Demon incident. I used to believe that as long as I stayed in Rhine Life, I could protect Ifrit. I thought that by leading the research, I could give her a stable, free life. That if I worked hard enough, I could ensure the experiment's success. According to the higher-ups, Ifrit would become a unique and powerful existence.