Ben's eyes flickered as doubt crept in. But then, A face surfaced in his mind.
Elvira. She was still in this world. Still fighting. He could try to convince her to go with him.
But would she?
The answer is clear as day, No.
She was a regressor. She had a purpose, to change the future. She wouldn't abandon that.
Then another question rose, 'Would he be satisfied with that kind of life?'
Maybe. For a time.
But he knew himself. Eventually, he'd grow bored.
What joy was there in ruling without resistance? What thrill in dominating a world so small?
He wasn't just some wanderer. He was a Hive Sovereign. Not meant to be caged in a small planet like Earth.
His eyes locked on Apophis. And with calm finality, he said, "This is my answer."
Aether surged around his arm, than in quick motion, He punched. Apophis barely had time to widen her eyes before the blow connected.
BAM!
