"What took you so long?" Alex asked, sighing as he stretched his arms.
The [Grand Mage Master Core] was still in his hand, its shimmering surface catching the light.
He hadn't placed it in his inventory yet, interrupted by Arceus' sudden appearance.
"Because of [Mental Sleep]," Arceus groaned, "It's a skill that only puts your mind asleep, meaning that after only a few minutes, based on the other person's determination, they wake up."
"Oh," Alex understood.
He paused, his expression turning serious for a moment.
"Plus," he added with a sigh, "I had to deal with everyone else in the mansion."
Alex raised an eyebrow.
"Oh damn."
He had forgotten about the servants and butlers who worked for the Grand Mages.
Arceus had been busy cleaning house even after waking up, it seemed.
"They were with the Grand Mages, AKA the gods, so it's to be expected that I killed them," Arceus said, a grin spreading across his face, "No loose ends, right?"
Alex couldn't help but smile back.
