Dahlia came to check on Rye’s condition. She looked physically okay, but mentally, she looked so drained. Dahlia infused some of her holy energy to help soothe Rye as much as possible. It did help Rye feel somewhat better.

Shadow suddenly appeared in front of them.

Rye looked up at him. “Did you find him?”

Shadow shook his head. “If he was anywhere on this continent, I should have been able to find him, but his presence has completely disappeared.”

“H-He didn’t die during that explosion, right?” Dahlia’s voice wavered.

Rye frowned. “There’s no way that happened.”

“But his opponent was none other than the devil,” a voice came from the side, startling everyone, for it was Damian.

“Y-You’re still alive?” Dahlia was shocked. “Didn’t Benjamin completely destroy your heart?”

“Yeah. I thought I died, too, but for some reason, I’m still alive,” Damian said, his voice not at all sounding weak. He looked like he had somehow recovered his lost energy. “But I think I have an idea as to why I’m st