My Soul card is a Reaper-Chapter 765: The world of Irth (part-31)

Leiza inhaled sharply, trying to steady her swirling emotions. The weight of everything—her transformation, the truth about Azzy, the fact that she would never be normal again—pressed down on her like an avalanche.

She needed time. Space.

"I just... I need to be alone for a bit," she muttered, running a hand through her hair. Her fingers trembled slightly, but she ignored it.

Azzy studied her carefully for a moment, then gave a small nod. Without another word, he turned and left, closing the door behind him.

Leiza let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. She squeezed her eyes shut, trying to process everything. Her body felt strange, like there was something alive inside of her—power thrumming beneath her skin, just waiting to be unleashed.

She had to get control over this.

Five minutes later, she marched out of her room and straight into Azzy's.

He was seated on the floor, eyes closed in meditation. Without hesitation, she walked right up to him. "Teach me."

Azzy's golden eyes flickered open. "What?"

Leiza crossed her arms. "I can't live like this. I'm—" She gestured vaguely at herself. "I'm unstable. I feel it. If I go out there without control, I could hurt someone, or worse, kill them." She clenched her fists, remembering the sheer force that had escaped from her earlier. "I'm a walking nuke, Rael. If you're the reason I ended up like this, then you have to take responsibility."

Azzy sighed and stood up, towering slightly over her. "You actually have a choice," he said calmly. "I can take away your powers too."

Leiza's breath hitched. "What?"

"I can erase them. Permanently." Azzy met her eyes. "Your divinity would remain—you'd still be physically stronger than before. You'd still have tougher bones, enhanced reflexes, and the wisdom granted by the Eye of Odin. But your raw power? Your Arcana abilities? Those energy blasts? I can remove them if that's what you wish for."

Leiza's mind reeled. She could still be normal? No energy blasts. No fear of losing control. No worry of hurting someone accidentally.

She could go back to living a normal life…

Except… she wasn't normal anymore. Even without Arcana, her bones were like steel. A simple punch or kick could shatter concrete. If she wasn't careful, she could still kill a human by accident.

And then there was the Eye of Odin. Azzy had said it granted knowledge, wisdom—sometimes even glimpses into the future. That wasn't something she could just shut off, was it?

She shook her head. "No." Her voice was firm. "I won't live in fear of myself. I want to learn how to control it. I need to."

Azzy studied her for a long moment before sighing. "Even if I train you, I can't stay in this world forever. Training in Arcana arts takes months, if not years."

Leiza didn't hesitate.

"Then I'll come with you."

Azzy blinked.

Leiza took a step closer, determination blazing in her eyes. "You said you're from another world. That you're waiting for Claire. I don't care. My life here is over, Azzy. I can't stay among normal people when I'm not one of them anymore."

She clenched her fists, feeling the energy pulsing within her. "I refuse to be weak. If I have to leave this world to learn how to control this power, then so be it."

Azzy took a step back, his golden eyes narrowing in disbelief. "Are you serious?" he asked. "You really want to follow me?"

Leiza didn't waver. She met his gaze head-on, her expression firm. "Yes."

Azzy exhaled sharply, shaking his head. "Leiza, you have a peaceful life here. You have everything—wealth, security, status. In this world, you're already untouchable." His voice softened slightly. "You don't need to throw all that away."

Leiza's lips pressed into a thin line. "You don't get it," she murmured. "I can't stay here, Azzy. Not like this."

Azzy sighed. He could see the determination in her eyes, but he wasn't going to let her make this decision lightly.

"There's another option," he told her. "If you're worried about control, I can train you for three months. That's enough time for you to master your basic strength. Enough to ensure you don't accidentally destroy things or kill someone by mistake." He paused, watching her reaction carefully. "With the Eye of Odin, your intelligence and precognition abilities alone would let you rule this world." He glanced at her, his tone serious. "No one would be able to threaten you anymore. You'd be immortal in a world where everyone else is fragile."

Leiza crossed her arms, contemplating his words. "And what if I keep my soul orb and train as Arcana Master?"

Azzy pulled out a storage card from his pocket and materialized his backpack from thin air. Leiza's eyes widened slightly at the sight.

"If you become an Arcana Master," Azzy explained, "you can store and summon objects like this." He tossed the backpack onto the bed. Then, extending his hand, he conjured a swirling energy ball in his palm. "You can manipulate energy like this."

Leiza stared at the glowing sphere in fascination.

Azzy suddenly lifted off the ground, hovering effortlessly in the air. "And when you reach a certain level, you can do this too."

Leiza's breath caught. Flying. He was actually flying.

Azzy descended back to the ground, his expression serious. "If you keep your soul orb, you won't just be powerful—you'll be a force beyond human understanding. You'll be able to move faster than a plane, run on water, and extend your lifespan by hundreds of years." His voice dropped lower. "You'll be able to do things no human could even dream of."

Leiza's heart pounded in her chest. The possibilities he described were beyond anything she had ever imagined.

"But," Azzy continued, his expression darkening, "it comes with great risks."

A long silence filled the room.

And then she opened her mouth.

"Compared to the benefits I'll get," she said, "the risks and everything else just… pales in comparison."

Then, without warning, she jumped down from the bed and threw her arms around him. Azzy stiffened at the sudden embrace, but she only clung to him tighter, her voice softer this time.

"Just stay by my side," she murmured.

Azzy exhaled, feeling the warmth of her body pressed against his. Stay by her side? He had dragged her into his world, into a life filled with danger, battles, and uncertainty. And yet, despite everything, she still chose to stand by him instead of blaming him.

He raised a hand and gently patted her back. "I will."

Leiza pulled back slightly, her bright blue eyes searching his face. "Then what's the plan now?"

Azzy took a step back, creating a little distance between them as he regained his composure. "For now, you need to take leave from school," he said. "Stay home. We'll start your training immediately."

Leiza frowned. "Take leave?"

Azzy nodded. "You won't have time for school, not with the kind of training we're about to do. If you're serious about this, we have no time to waste."

Leiza tilted her head slightly, considering his words. Then, with a confident smirk, she crossed her arms.

"Fine," she said. "I'll do whatever it takes."

Azzy looked at her for a moment before nodding. "Then let's begin."