God of Tricksters

"To think that Isaac is getting married sooner than you… Do you have any face to protect anymore?" Rea asked while smirking, teasing Theo, who was next to her. They were attending a simple wedding that Levina and Isaac had.

It was truly fast, considering Isaac and Levina had just gotten together not too long ago. However, it didn't take too long for them to get married. It was surprising even for Theo, let alone the bride's family.

But after seeing Isaac that day, Yermolayev finally gave consent to marry his daughter. The marriage was small. Only family members, as well as Theo's group, were invited. However, the ceremony was enough to convey the feeling between Isaac and Levina, considering this might be the last time Yermolayev saw his daughter.

On the other hand, Theo had been with Agata for years. It might be due to their situation that didn't allow them to marry, but it truly had been a long time for them.

"Three years in the US, one year in Italy, two years after that including the apocalypse… You haven't married yet." Rea glanced at Theo.

"You know about it as well. We have our own circumstances." Theo shook his head. "There is no rush for us to marry. She understands my condition, and I also respect her by ensuring she doesn't wait too long."

"So, you're going to marry her after the reunion?"

"Not yet." Theo shook his head. "There is something else that I have to do."

"You aren't afraid that Agata is tired of waiting and leaving you?"

"If I don't do this, there is no waiting anymore…" Theo sighed.

"No waiting…" Rea suddenly fell silent. She didn't understand Theo's words, but Theo had done so many great things recently, making that 'waiting' feel like a threat to their relationship. "Death?"

"Yeah." Theo nodded helplessly. "I don't want to do this anymore, but if I don't mess with the world, this planet might be destroyed."

"Are you sure?"

"I haven't seen the concrete proof yet, but it will come sooner or later."

Rea scratched the back of her head. "Ehm, somehow I have to apologize for teasing you."

"Nah, it's fine. I know that I'm at fault for making her wait."

"…" Rea didn't say anything more after that. She distracted herself from the conversation by watching the marriage procession.

As soon as they finished with the ceremony, Theo stepped away as he had gone somewhere since no one could find him afterward.

It turned out Theo was visiting his family, though, it was only a couple of people such as Leonardo, Marzio, and Lorenzo.

"Yo, Bro! How are you?" Lorenzo waved his hand. His age was the closest and now that Theo and Lorenzo were considered true brothers, Lorenzo acted cozily with him.

"I'm good. How about you? Can I call her sister-in-law now?"

"Oops!" Lorenzo took a step back and looked away playfully. "Maybe a bit later. After the union stabilizes, we might."

"Is that so? Invite me to your wedding. I might come."

"Haha, I got you."

Seeing the relationship between them made Marzio's expression mellow a bit as he asked, "Are you leaving this place?"

"Yes. I'm not comfortable living here. Though, I think there won't be any danger happening here in a year or two."

"I see." Marzio fell silent again, recalling what happened in the past. Even the War God Family was suppressed completely by Flora. Now that Theo had the power to fight Flora equally, there was no way he would live here together with her.

Leonardo, on the other hand, looked at Theo with a tired expression as if he had thought too many things. After that fight, Leonardo saw the 'something' that Theo was talking about. Although he couldn't confirm it, he couldn't deny it completely either.

He was so angry at that time because he believed such a thing didn't exist. But when he was presented with a clue, he regretted his choice.

Theo could understand his anger back then. He knew how ridiculous it was to believe that a being in the higher dimension was trying to destroy them, so he didn't expect people to believe it.

Still, Leonardo asked, "I've heard about the marriage over there… Are you going to marry anytime soon?"

"I'm not sure right now, Grandfather." Theo shook his head helplessly.

"I see." Leonardo nodded in understanding. "If that's the case, I want to ask you one thing."

"What is it?" Theo's expression became serious when Leonardo stared right into his eyes. He had the feeling that the question would be important.

Even Leonardo had some hesitation in his heart before ultimately asking, "How far are you planning to go?"

It took Theo a moment to answer. He already had a clear goal in his heart, but he hesitated whether it was alright to give the answer or not.

He calculated how much he could say and how much he should hide before reaching a conclusion.

Theo opened his mouth, saying, "I won't stop until I can be the master of my own life."

"…" Leonardo closed his eyes with a pained expression. He assumed everything Theo told him was the truth all along and realized what kind of pain he had gone through this whole time.

He felt helpless because this grandson of his had surpassed him and started soaring to the sky. He should feel happy about this achievement, but Leonardo could see the path filled with torture Theo had to go through.

And in that path, no one could help him.

There was a tear forming on the corner of Leonardo's right eye as he opened his eyes and gave him a piece of advice. "I think I don't need to tell you this, but I still have to remind you.

"Your choice will torture you. But I'm sure you can overcome it… I just hope that you also take a look at the people around you more, especially the most important person in your life."

Theo's body trembled. He understood more than anyone else that this path was his, and if he failed, he would also bring the others down. That was why this piece of advice hit his heart deeply.

He bowed to Leonardo and said, "Yes, Grandfather. I'll remember your advice for the rest of my life."