[A/N: Shout out to _John_Doh_ for the bonus chapter!]
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Akaza opened his eyes.
The light of the Bloodline Origin Gate faded from his vision, and Simon's face came into focus.
He was still sitting before him, both hands pressed against his chest.
There was sweat on his forehead and exhaustion in his eyes. But as Akaza looked at him, a pleased smile appeared on his face.
Simon nodded.
"Congratulations. You made it."
Akaza tried to answer, but a voice reached him first.
"Well done, Akaza! With six arms, you have no excuse not to carry this Honourable's luggage."
He turned.
Sonya stood beside the barrier with her hands on her hips. Virella was staring at him with slightly wide eyes, while Ammor's gaze moved between the three pairs of arms.
Akaza looked down at himself.
Then he chuckled.
RUMBLE!
The sound pulled his attention upward.
