There's No Love In the Deathzone (BL)

The meeting with the Goddess went faster than he thought, so Zein had planned to return that night. But once again, humans could only plan.

Just like how Radia’s secretary needed to charge his energy when opening the portal, the Temple had to do the same. Especially because they were going to be sending someone to another region--not only nearer to another Goddess’ territory but also out of any deities’ territory.

So, Zein had no choice but to spend the night there, chatting with Elena all through the tea-time, dinner, and breakfast. He welcomed it, though; it was quite a breath of fresh air in many senses. He also had the chance to learn how to use the staff properly from the Saintess, as well as test the effect on the Saintess and Elena.

"Zein," the girl grabbed his sleeve when the teleportation circle was ready in the afternoon the next day. "I’m going to use that staff in the future, so make sure you return it, okay?" she tightened her hold and repeated once more. "You have to return it yourself, okay? I’m not going to forgive you if it comes through someone else."

Zein blinked at the blatant threat made with pouting lips and puffing cheeks, but also sad eyes. Looking at the golden hair, and the lighter shade of blue in her eyes, Zein wondered if his parents were alive, and if he were to have a sister, if it would look like her.

With a smile that came easily to his lips, Zein patted the girl’s head. "I got it."

"Promise!"

That sounded like Bassena, somewhat, and Zein easily complied. "I promise."

The last person who bid him goodbye was the old Saintess. "Please take care of yourself more," she said with concern. "You looked paler and thinner."

That was an obvious result of lacking sunlight, and he actually gained more weight because his muscle mass was increasing--but Zein wasn’t about to argue about it. "I’ll try," he nodded.

In another world, where House Ishtera still resided in the Northern Alliance, Zein might ended up living in this Temple. Too bad, this was not that world, and Zein had to go back to where his home was. With a shimmering light enveloping him from the ground, he was transported back to the world of dreary grey and depressing darkness.