The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

"Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you?" Lady Jinxx asked, staring into her daughter's eyes. Her gaze held no trace of anger or happiness, only concern and the hope that her daughter would confide in her.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Lady Illo replied, turning her back, a hint of embarrassment flashing in her eyes.

"You don't have to be embarrassed, Illo. You're a woman, and it's perfectly okay to feel things," Lady Jinxx said gently, pulling her daughter back to face her. She didn't want to hurt her, nor could she stand by while her daughter endured the same torment she had been suffering from for the past three weeks.

"I am a terrible mother," Lady Illo said, beginning to tear up. Like a child, she buried her face in her mother's chest, dampening it with her tears.

"No, you are not. You are an amazing woman who cares deeply about her family and everyone around you. You don't owe anyone anything," Lady Jinxx comforted her.

"No, I am a bad mother. How can I even have such feelings toward someone my own child is in love with? And worse, one of them even sees him as her big brother. I am the worst." Her tears continued to flow.She knew Ayarr had been in love with Karsha ever since they returned from killing the Ten Overlords. She had tried to use her daughter's feelings for Karsha to stop herself over these past few weeks, but it hadn't worked.

Remembering how Starr always cried in her sleep, missing her Big Brother Karsha, she felt sick inside, knowing that instead of comforting her, she, too, would get emotional.

"Tell me, do you love him?" Lady Jinxx asked.

"I do," Lady Illo replied without hesitation.

"Then what's stopping you? Look at yourself; you're beautiful and full of life. The kid won't even hesitate if you tell him how you truly feel. So what if your daughter is also in love with him? You two look like sisters anyway. Sharing him shouldn't be a problem."

Lady Illo's heart trembled hearing this. Instead of her mother discouraging her, she was encouraging her. She never would have imagined herself saying something like that if she were in her shoes.

"You're doing so much for this island, and I believe you deserve all the happiness you can get. So what if you're the mother of his little sister? You deserve the happiness he can bring you. Instead of feeling guilty, be proud and go for what you want. Maybe you can even help our Princess and her friends," Lady Jinxx giggled mischievously.

"What? You think you're the only one craving his attention? Hehe, you better hurry up before those three shadows overtake you." Lady Illo could only smile and hug her mother.She had a lot to digest, but with a clear conscience now, she knew what needed to be done. While Lady Illo pondered her next steps, a beautiful snake lady and a handsome snake man stared at each other in disbelief.
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"Mother is in love with my man?" Ayarr asked, staring at her brother in shock.

"You heard her. I knew it; the way she was acting was strange. Even though I haven't seen her in the past 45 years, I always knew when something was off with her."

"Who would have thought that was what was going on with her," Morris said, looking back at his sister. From the moment he returned to the island, he sensed something wasn't right with his mother.At first, he thought she was just exhausted from overworking herself, but after spending the night recalling events from the past 45 years, he figured out what was wrong. Without his mother or anyone else noticing, he slipped his Chaos Shadow into hers.

Since none of them could sense chaos energy, it was impossible to detect the shadow's presence. It just so happened that when Lady Jinxx pulled Lady Illo aside, Ayarr noticed something was off and turned to her big brother. Thankfully, Morris hadn't abandoned his old habit of slipping his shadows into others' shadows.

They had expected something grand, something island-shattering, but instead, they stumbled upon a rather strange and private matter concerning their mother and her feelings for Karsha.

"I always knew that guy was way too handsome for his own good," Morris said, but instead of anger, a smile appeared on his lips."I guess Mom isn't bad at choosing her man. Karsha is very mysterious. Even though I only spent a few weeks with him, I learned a lot. He's generous and resourceful."

"Mom wouldn't have to worry about anything anymore if they became a couple. Although it sounds strange to root for my mother to fall for someone like my brother, I think she needs him right now. It's been years since she felt this way, Ayarr. So, instead of getting angry, be happy for her." Morris could only shake his head and sigh. It was indeed odd to see his mother drawn to a man he was several times older than.

"I'm not angry, brother. Mother deserves happiness. It's just that I don't have her courage. Although I like Karsha, I don't have the confidence to approach him. It's not just me—Alida and Tifa feel the same. They're hiding it, but I know they like him too. I guess I'm just too shy and afraid of getting rejected. Or maybe I'm scared that if he chooses Mom, he'll forget about me."

"Ah, I'd forgotten about your fatal flaw. That shyness of yours is an issue. While I won't play your wingman, I can advise you to take it slow. Start talking to him. It doesn't have to be anything serious—just casual chats. Get to know him, and from there, you can build your relationship," Morris advised, looking every bit like a motivational speaker.

"What?" he asked, noticing the surprised look on his sister's face.

"When did you become this wise?" Ayarr asked with a smile.

"Well, the human world isn't all bad. I picked up a few things while I was there, so this brother of yours might just be your only hope if you don't want to lose to Mom. Hehe, this is what humans call drama," Morris laughed.

"Tsk, sometimes I forget how annoying you are. Let's go; it's time for me to prepare for battle. This time, I won't let Mom win," Ayarr said, merging into the darkness and reappearing back at the Sanctuary. Morris laughed and followed, his chaos shadow slipping from his mother's shadow back into his own.

A few seconds after they left, Lady Illo and her mother appeared from the shadows. "That kid has gotten stronger. Even I was almost fooled by his shadow," Lady Jinxx said, shaking her head.

"It seems my daughter wants to make things a bit more competitive," Lady Illo smiled. She had witnessed her children's conversation, and to her surprise, they both seemed okay with her feelings toward Karsha.

Her mother had sensed Morris's shadow in Lady Illo's shadow when she was pulled aside. Like Morris, Lady Jinxx also had a connection to chaos energy, allowing her to detect Morris's presence. However, she hadn't told Lady Illo about it until she confessed her feelings. Only after everything had been said did she reveal her children's secret observation.

She, too, had her own method of listening in on her grandchildren. Knowing that they supported her, Lady Illo felt a mix of happiness and sadness. Her daughter was now plotting to win one over her, and all she could do was play along with her silly game.

"Well, I guess my daughter and I will become sisters soon," Lady Illo smiled faintly. Holding her mother's hand, they melted back into the shadows and disappeared.

***

"Starr, let's go back; I've found everything I came for," Karsha said after a day and a half. Holding her hand, he led her outside. Soon after, they vanished, reappearing in front of the cave where he'd first woken up after nearly dying from his leap down the waterfall while escaping Scalecrusher's pursuit. Ayarr saved him back then.

To his surprise, he saw people building around the cave, transforming it into a network of unique spaces designed for cultivation. He was taken aback by how much the Sanctuary had changed in under a month. He knew that breaking the curse had awakened talents and resources, but witnessing the utopia they were creating left Karsha both shocked and proud.

In less than a year, the entire island would likely be transformed into a magnificent kingdom, thanks to the leadership and the newfound resources. Managed well, the island could prosper faster than anyone expected.

"Karsha, you're back," Morris said, looking more vibrant now that he was back on the island.

"Yeah, thanks to this little one's help, I found all I needed faster than I'd hoped. I'll be heading back now, but I'll return once I've taken care of some things in the human world," Karsha said.

"You should start preparing for your breakthrough. You'll be the first to become a World Boss among your people, so you'll need to plan. I'll bring you some resources before you go into seclusion. In the meantime, spend time with your family and get to know your little sister," he added.

"That's all. I'll see you all later. Keep looking more beautiful, Lady Illo," Karsha smiled, winking at Lady Illo and the three other heaven-defying beauties beside her. Then, he stepped through the portal, reappearing back on the mountain.