Sister of the Ranking 1st (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 242

What he said next was shocking.

“I will remain here.”

Even when I asked again to confirm his intention, Michael, already resolute, only smiled.

“If I do not stay… the quest will not be completed.”

His tone was firm, filled with certainty.

I could not help but frown as I looked at Michael, who had declared he would stay instead of ascending to the next floor.

I did not fail to understand his choice to remain here.

From the beginning, Michael had judged and acted solely for Gabriel’s sake. Given that, his shock at having lost her now must be indescribable.

Yet, even so….

Without replying, I silently checked the quest window.

True to his words, although we had defeated the Mud of Madness, we could not proceed to the next floor.

Countless words meant to persuade him swirled in my mouth.

Just as I was about to ask if there might be another way, a sudden thought struck me—that perhaps my own wish for him to ascend with us stemmed merely from selfishness.

If I persuaded him, I could take him with me.

Even if necessary, I could use Enthrallment if he showed the slightest willingness to move forward.

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