Chapter 180: 180
"Well I think it's about time I head to bed . " I said standing up feeling a little tired .
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"Sure I'll walk ya back . " Sven said patting Yuna on the shoulder giving her a smile .
"I'll join you guys, probably best of me to find Helen and see how she's doing . " Grace said standing up to join us .
"Coming with us Morgana?" I asked .
"Okay . " She replied standing up .
"Get well soon guys . " We bid Yuna and Daisy farewell and a speedy recovery .
As we exited the infirmary "Umm I just wanted to make sure you guys know to keep the whole Demon thing hush hush . " Sven said letting out a cough to break the silence .
"Sure . " Grace and Morgana answered him immediately whereas I took abit longer to answer him .
"Great great . . It's for the best . " He said looking for my reaction . "
"I know . " I nodded to him still feeling a little hesitant .
"Well this is my floor Good night the three of you . " Sven said leaving us .
��So Morgana did Paul end up fixing a room for you?" I questioned .
"Yeah he did, he got me a room out for me the next day after we arrived . " She smiled .
"So have you spent a lot of time with him?" I questioned .
"Nope hardly any at all I don't see him around much to be honest, but I have been meeting up with Ashley a lot . " She answered .
"Ohh you do?" Grace and I asked with a raised eyebrow .
"Of course I need to report my findings and then he advises me on what to do next . " Morgana answered making us feel a little disappointed
"Good night Emilia . " Grace and Morgana bid me farewell leaving for their room .
I looked up the winding staircase up towards Paul's floor, it felt kind of weird having spent more time and making more memories in his room then my own room . It felt odd the silence made me feel oddly weird, it felt more like I was living in a house by myself . Maybe I should spend some time personalising my room a bit more, make it feel more comfortable . With a big sigh I began getting ready for bed .
After finishing up I laid in bed staring at the ceiling the complete silence driving me insane . "Hey Paul?" I asked turning on the badge .
"Hey wassup?!" He replied sounding a little concerned at my random message .
"Nothing to worry about, just wanted to you know chat . . " I replied the sound of his voice making me feel at ease almost instantly .
"You know I will always be here for you . " He replied trying to comfort me .
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"I Know . " I answered him smiling .
"Anna told me you guys did really well today! The demon was nothing to sneeze at apparently . " He said sounding proud .
"Yeah, it was mostly Daisy and Anna . . " I confessed still feeling a little useless .
"Ahh yes Demons are resistant to spells right?" He asked .
"Yes! How do you even deal with that?" I questioned .
"There's not much you can do to be honest, just hone your spells more or just use stronger spells and brute force it . " He answered like it was an obvious answer . "And remember your only as strong as your team, as long as they have your back and you have theirs . " He answered .
"So what are you up to?" I asked him curiously .
"Just in my room, a spot of reading . Scarlet's here as well . Hey scarlet Emilia says hi!" He said .
"Ohh hey sis!" Scarlets voice appeared in my head .
"Ohh hey!" I smiled back .
"Nicely done discovering the Demon incursion by the way!" Scarlet smiled .
"That was more Morgana we just tagged along by chance today . How was it on your side are you okay?" I questioned .
"It was AMAZING! There was so many Demons down there!" She answered clearly happy she was called to handle the situation .
"Ohh and great tip on the cause of the Dark Elf attack . " Paul added .
"You're not going down there are you?" I questioned .
"Not till I find out exactly what it is first, I'm finding it hard to pinpoint what it is exactly . " He answered .
"Paul it's too dangerous . " I objected knowing he's going to deal with it once he identifies it .
"Don't worry I won't go unless I know for certain we can take it out . " He answered trying to relieve me of my worries .
"To be fair sis we've done way more dangerous stuff . " Scarlet chuckled .
" . . . . . Scarlet not helping…" Paul instantly replied clearly annoyed at her honesty .
"Emilia we'll be fine if we do end up going we'll be well prepared for anything . " He answered trying to sound as caring as possible .
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"Paul . . Do you know how that copy of me is doing back at home?" I Questioned .
"I have a contact that will send a message if anything drastic happens that requires us to return, so since nothing has happened thus far I assume everything is going great . " He answered calmly .
"Really all my friends and family can't tell the difference?" I asked in shock a little disheartened that they couldn't recognise it was a clone .
"It does have your memories, mannerisms and behaviour . " He tried to explain .
"Surely someone must have noticed . " I argued at how a clone can easily just imitate and live my life .
"I'm sure they might have but they probably just pass it off as an off day or something . " Paul answered .
"When do you think we can take a visit back home?" I wonered .
"Well in about two weeks they have what we call a half term . We can visit home for a week if you'd like . " He smiled .
"That's a relief! Can we go?" I requested .
"Sure! I'll get the permission to go . " He replied .
"So how was your day?" I questioned wondering what they were up to .
"Nothing as exciting as yours, just casual chit chat and sharing of food and drinks but it's always good to catch up with friends . " Paul answered .
"Paul do you ever think about our friends back home?" I questioned .
"What do you mean?" He asked .
"You know Rashid, Sadhika and ruby . " I questioned .
"You're still friends with them?" Paula sked in shock .
"Not really but I thought you guys were a still friends . " I asked
"Nah not anymore . . " Paul answered feeling regretful .
"How comes?" I questioned .
"Some people never change . " He answered making me understand why they had a falling out .
"So your only friend is Jaymesh?" I asked curiously .
"Yes there are a few others but basically I only have three friends . " he answered .
"How about your family?" I questioned .
"Well my cousins and brother knows . . But my Uncles and Aunts won't really care unless I suddenly miss a gathering . " He answered, "Don't worry! In two weeks you'll have time to visit everyone . " He answered .
"Hey Paul . . Can I ask you something serious?" I asked hesitantly .
"Sure shoot . " He answered .
"Are you not afraid of dying?" I questioned feeling extremely worried for him .
"To be honest, I am but remember last time I had a contingency . " He answered .
"What about the next time?" I asked .
"Well I don't currently have a contingency for next time so I'm gonna try and be safer . " He answered .
"Paul what happens when you die here?" I questioned .
"Well from what I know, my soul would leave my body . . Then I hope it goes to heaven . " He laughed .
"Is there any way for someone or something to claim your soul?" I questioned hoping to find out what happens to him in the future .
"From what I know it could be a number of things . . . Any number of artifacts can seal a soul, literally innumerable number of creatures, deities and that's not including the way is don't know . Why do you ask?" He questioned curiously .
"No reason just wondering because Anna has a soul sealing sword that's all . " I answered back quickly .
"Ahhh Muramasa yes it's a very dangerous sword . " Paul answered .
"Your Giant Scythe also seals souls right? I remember Scarlet told me . " I asked .
"Ohh she told you about that?" Paul asked surprised I know about it .
"Yeah she mentioned it, she said you only use it if the situation requires . " I answered .
"Yes it's called Belial it's different to Muramasa . If I was to severs someone's limb with Belial, it doesn't physically sever their limb but that part of the body will no long be usable . " He tried to explain .
"So if you was to cut a leg they can't use their leg anymore . " I asked .
"Yes that's how it works . " He answered .
"Woah for how long?" I asked in shock .
"As far as we know its permanent . " Paul answered making me feel slightly scared of him and what he's capable of . "Let's not talk about depressing stuff . " He said noticing my pause of silence . "What you up to tomorrow?" He questioned trying to change the topic .
"Ohh we're gonna head to Jays home town and see his parents . " I answered .
"I remember, nice family good people . A shame what happened to them . " Paul replied .
"Wait what happened to them?" I asked .
"They have what looks like nasty burns on their necks it's a result of a disease called Blue Stigma it's generally harmless to everyone else but everyone avoids it like it's some bad omen or something . " Paul explained .
"If it's harmless why does everyone avoid it or fear it?" I questioned .
"Apparently back when Arcanum users was more abundant, this plague spread all across the world like a programmed plague, anyone afflicted loses their ability to use Arcanum . " Paul answered .
"Does it spread?" I questioned worried I might get it .
"No it's a weird phenomenon no one knowns why, but anyone can get it at random times of their lives it's all just random sadly . " Paul answered .
"And that's why Jay has such a hard upbringing?" I questioned .
"Yes . . . . sadly people fear what they see as different and don't understand so that's why they were homeless and treated badly, it's truly unfortunate that both Jay's parents have it . " Paul answered sounding a little saddened .
"You helped them right?" I questioned sounding hopeful .
"Yes . . I did as much as I could . " He answered .
"By the way how is Ashley doing? Last time I saw him he was with High Admiral Ruri . " I asked .
"What he isn't with you?!" He asked in a panic .
"What? No!!! Did they take him?!" I panicked back .
"Only joking . . He's doing fine I think he calling it an early night . " Paul chuckled
"That wasn't funny!" I yelled at him .
"Okay I'm sorry but your reaction was priceless . He laughed
"I swear I'm gonna kill you when I see you PAUL!" I yelled .
"Anyways I'm gonna call it a night goodnight Emilia . " He said .
"Goodnight Paul sweet dreams . " I replied .