Chapter 2165

Rochelle shook her head, gone mad. "How could this be? How could this be possible?" How could such a thing happen? After immense effort and betraying his nation—even relinquishing his leadership of Ouranos—Javier had single-handedly cultivated the phago-ectoplasm. Yet, Perseus now possessed one. Rochelle roared at Perseus, "Where d-did you get this phago-ectoplasm? Where is it from?" She was unable to accept reality. Perseus shrugged nonchalantly. "You're probably going to think I'm lying, but someone gave me this phago-ectoplasm." He had no desire to appear superior, but he did want to put on a show to annoy Rochelle. It was, in the end, a harmless jest. "Someone gave it to you?" Rochelle scoffed. "How could anyone give away something so valuable? You're lying! You must be!" It was clear she was unconvinced. Perseus shrugged once more. "I knew you wouldn't believe me. How can I convince you? Now, about that promise... You should kneel. You can't retract your word." Roche