Chapter 223
Ikenga’s gaze shifted to Nana. "Do you have an opinion to share, mother?"
Nana smiled, shaking her head. "This is a major part of your existence, and while I birthed you, I have no opinion on this. Whatever decision you all make is what it has to be, and I stand by it."
Mahu looked at everyone before asking, "So we all agree on taking the offer?"
In response to her words, the other gods nodded. Then she asked another important question. "Which of us is going to the abyss? Knowing Murmur’s plan, it’s best if some of us stay behind to safeguard the planet."
Ikenga nodded at Mahu’s words as he spoke. "I volunteer myself. I am curious to see the world outside and how much it has to offer to me—I mean us and our world."
The gods rolled their eyes at Ikenga before Crepuscular spoke up. "Normally, I would jump at the opportunity to leave, but the current situation on the western continent demands my attention. This situation is at a critical moment; me leaving now isn’t a wise decision."
Ikenga nodded at Crepuscular’s words and looked at the other gods. Jaws took the moment to speak. "My situation is similar to Crepuscular’s. My son and daughter think they have dealt with the demon on their side, not knowing there’s still one lurking in the deep. My mind won’t be at peace if I leave them to the unknown."
Now, only Keles and Mahu were left. Mahu looked at Ikenga before sighing. She wanted to speak, but Nana’s form shimmered, causing her and the other gods to stop and look at Nana in confusion.
Nana wanted to say something, but she knew she couldn’t. She pointed at her lips and then tried to point at Mahu, but a force held her down. All she could communicate to the gods was, "I can’t speak."