"This thread will remain with him forever and will grow thicker as his obsession deepens. The stronger his obsession becomes, the greater his power will be." She paused briefly before continuing.
"However, abandoning that final obsession is twice as difficult. When the time comes, it invites two heavenly trials at once. The risk of death becomes far greater. But if he succeeds, Eugene will ascend directly to become a High God instead of an ordinary one."
Luca listened quietly.
"The path of severing emotions..." he muttered thoughtfully. "It doesn't sound much different from being cruel to oneself."
"What is that?" Kelsey asked curiously.
Luca leaned back slightly before answering. "There is only one way for a demon to become a Demon God."
Kelsey had heard of that title before.
