Ex rank talent Awakening: 100\% Dodge rate-Chapter 52 - : COLD HEART

"Lowly human, what do you want? Why have you come here? It is not yet time for the next meeting," the Demon Baron spoke to Mr. Albert.

"Forgive me, Lord Baron, but I have come to seek your help," Mr. Albert replied.

"Seek my help? How dare a puny human like you request help from me? Know your place!" the Demon Baron Arjit commanded.

"Please, Lord Baron, my son Kyle is in a vegetative state. He has been a loyal servant and worked the most. Please, Lord Baron, save his life," Mr. Albert pleaded, falling to his knees, his head bowed in desperation.

"Hmm, he is weak if he has ended up in a vegetative state. What exactly caused this?" Demon Baron Arjit asked.

"My lord, the son of the Administrators is the cause of it, and he has vowed revenge against all of us who plotted the Administrators' deaths," Mr. Albert stated.

"Hmm, the son of the Administrators is alive… Perhaps he has awakened their power. He might be useful in hastening the Demon God's descent to this lesser planet. Very well, bring your son—I shall help. But his fate will be in his own hands. If you are confident that your son is destined to survive, then bring him here," Demon Baron Arjit replied.

"Thank you so much, Lord Baron. I will return with my son by tomorrow. Thank you, Lord Baron, for your mercy and compassion," Mr. Albert praised the demon before leaving only after receiving permission.

"Sir, you are back. And the meeting?" the butler humbly asked.

"It went well. The rest of my son's fate lies in his own hands," Mr. Albert said, stepping into the car, which his butler had opened for him.

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The next day, at the Guild Master's office of Dark Star Guild, Jessica sat staring at Nemesis. She had done nothing but look at him since her arrival minutes ago. Nemesis, however, remained unbothered, continuing his tasks as if nothing had changed, fully expecting her to speak when she was ready.

"Greg…" Jessica finally gathered the courage to speak. "I'm happy you're alive. I thought you were dead. I'm sorry for not being there for you when you needed me."

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"It's fine. I'm alright, as you can see," Nemesis replied flatly.

"Yeah… Was it Kyle who tried to kill you? Is that why you did what you did yesterday?" Jessica asked hesitantly.

"No. It was my doing. I faked my death to get off my parents' killers' radar so I could investigate and gather information on all those involved," Nemesis said.

Jessica frowned. "If he wasn't responsible, then why did you hurt him so badly? He's in a coma right now. Your actions might have taken everything from him."

"Well, it's none of your business. I did what I wanted. I had to send a message to my enemies, and Kyle had to be the scapegoat. And don't ever think the Greg you used to know is still here. He's gone," Nemesis said coldly, giving Jessica the wake-up call she hadn't wanted.

"So, you'll come for me too? I'm your enemy, right? After all, I played a role in your parents' deaths," Jessica asked, feeling a pang of sadness.

"You did nothing severe enough to warrant that. Yes, you called my parents, lied about me being in danger, and forced them to drive in a panic. But you weren't aware it was a setup to kill them. Just because I seek revenge against those who hurt my family doesn't mean I'll turn into some cold demon who kills indiscriminately. It might not be much, but I still have some shred of humanity left," Nemesis said.

"And… and my parents? What will you do to them?" Jessica asked, her voice barely above a whisper, fear creeping into her heart.

"Your parents?" Nemesis repeated, his voice turning ice-cold, a killing intent rising from him. "They dared to betray my parents. Their deaths will be extremely horrible. I will ensure they suffer a fate worse than death!"

Jessica's heart shattered. "And if I try to stop you?" she asked, her breathing chaotic, her emotions spiraling.

"Then you become my enemy. And I never show mercy to my enemies," Nemesis replied without hesitation.

"I see," Jessica said, wiping away the tears streaming down her face. "I guess we might be enemies soon… But Greg, I want you to know—I love you. I guess I always have. I just never realized it until now. But given everything, I take it that you're not interested… Falling in love with the daughter of the people you're planning to kill isn't exactly an option, is it?" she said, a sad smile on her face.

"If our lives were different… If things weren't the way they are now… Maybe I could have opened my heart to you. But my heart is made of stone, and love is nothing but a luxury—one I'm not willing to invest in," Nemesis said, rejecting her love, though Jessica had already expected it.

"Okay… Thanks for letting me know. I guess that's it. Shall we get back to guild matters now?" Jessica asked, trying to compose herself, forcing her emotions to the side.

"Of course—if you still want to work here despite my words and intended actions."

"Of course, I will still be staying here. If your heart is made of stone, then I'll do everything in my power to melt it. I won't give up, Greg. I'll continue to fight for your love until you feel the same way," Jessica said, her fighting spirit unwavering.

'Guess you never change, Jess,' Nemesis thought, almost smiling but quickly suppressing it. However, Jessica caught the flicker of expression, and it was enough to give her encouragement.

"Now, back to guild matters, Guild Master. Grey Empire has extended an invitation to our guild and expects our presence. As they are the strongest empire in the world, I think we have no option but to accept the invitation," Jessica said, switching to her vice-guild-master persona.