Chapter 2021

"This matter is now settled. Now, two choices lie before you. First, you lose Vivian forever—this will be the last time you ever see her. Second, you can keep her here, and the two of you will remain in this world together. "Manfred, this is your final chance." Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerged from the mist and presented him with two options. Once again, he was forced to make a choice. He knew that if he chose wrong, he would never see Vivian again. "Hurry and decide. Don't hesitate. Speak the answer that your heart truly desires," the figure urged. Manfred closed his eyes, then opened them again almost immediately. In that brief moment, everything he had experienced with Vivian flashed through his mind—finally stopping on the image of her face, filled with sorrow and reluctance. "I choose neither." … A whirlwind of spinning lights and a soft green glow surrounded her. Vivian lost all sense of consciousness. At the same time, inside Galaxy Villa, Skylar and Joe