God of Tricksters

"I'm thankful for your help, but you should focus on your soldiers first. They have fought bravely in this battle. Don't forget to make a list of the recommendations so they'll be rewarded properly." Theo waved his hand, politely rejecting their help because he didn't want to trouble them.

After that, Theo walked away while looking down. He looked sad because he didn't want to trouble them.

However, they promised they would spread Theo's achievement on this battlefield. His contribution couldn't be dismissed even if it was an order from the higher-ups.

Without Theo, the base would lose countless people.

While walking, Ava couldn't help but say, "They seem to be good people. After this, they'll surely spread words about you."

"Well, I'm not the one asking them." Theo shook his head innocently.

"Hehe, you're bad to your enemy but kind to your people. That's also why I'm following you now." Ava chuckled, knowing what would happen to the government after this. "Though, I'm curious. Are you going to leave this place? If I'm not wrong, you shouldn't be teleported here…"

Ava didn't know much about Theo's information, considering she had been cut off from Skynet since the apocalypse. So, she was surprised to meet Theo here.

"I'll tell you later. For now, I'd like to hear your story. What happened after the apocalypse?"

Ava thought for a moment and started recounting her story. "There weren't many things happening around me. After getting teleported to nowhere, I began my conquest as the Lightning Queen.

"I defeated my opponents one after another, whether they were humans or monsters. Eventually, I met Master two years ago and we traveled around together in the snowy field."

"Hmm?" Theo raised his eyebrows. "You're teleported to Alaska? Or maybe the northern part of Canada? Well, should be around there…"

"Let me see the map again."

Theo opened the map in his Skylink and Ava instantly said, "I seemed to have gone to Alaska."

"Well, I'd love to hear the full story later."

"Same with yours." Ava smiled. "Anyway, not long ago, when we were traveling around together, Master suddenly turned around for no apparent reason."

"!!!" Theo's expression suddenly turned serious, but he didn't disturb Ava to know more about the story.

"When I asked him about this sudden change, he only said, 'There is a sudden shift in the Order like a disruption. However, there is no change in the Order itself. It's weird, but we have to get to the bottom of this."

Theo looked down, contemplating. As he expected, the Lightning Saint had noticed the higher being's interference. Although it didn't change the Order, it still twisted reality. This was the reaction to their change.

"So, what do you think, Ava?" Theo asked.

"I personally didn't feel anything. It might be due to not having an Authority or my senses were simply too dull compared to Master's, but if I gather all the information I have now, I think…" Ava paused for a moment, thinking about the answer. However, the answer came in the form of a question. "Are you fighting something, Theo? Something that can't be described but exists…"

Theo shook his head. "I'm not fighting… I'm simply trying to survive right now. I don't have the ability to do it yet, but I'm planning to."

"That means you're already aware of it?"

"Yeah. More or less. At first, I couldn't prove their existence, but it became more and more apparent recently. So, I believe it's going to happen soon." Theo narrowed his eyes.

"Soon… Do you mean the battle? Ah, that was why Master said those words."

"Yeah." Theo nodded. "Are you sad that he'll die?"

"I'm certainly sad since he is like a father figure to me. I was raised only by my mother, so I didn't know what it felt like to have a father. So, of course, I'm sad. I don't want him to die.

"However, I've seen the change in his appearance in the last few years. His scales are falling apart, his skin starts to crack, and his energy is gradually leaving his body.

"That's why I've been flying around with him, having some time together. I want to accompany him in his last days.

"Still, I know that I shouldn't say something selfish like I want him to continue living. There might be some ways to extend one's lifespan in this world.

"But when I saw his face that day, I felt his conviction. The resolve that he wanted to die.

"It wasn't that he had come to terms with his lifespan. He just felt he had lived too long and had done all the things he wanted. Hence, the only thing to do is this…

"That's why I'm going to respect his wish." Ava sighed. "That's what I think."

Theo smiled, assuring Ava. "Don't worry, Ava. I'm going to help you this time. The battle he mentioned earlier might be the biggest battle that I would experience in my life. It would shake the entire world.

"Don't you think he'll get what he wishes for?"

The Lightning Saint wanted to die on the battlefield, and Theo prepared the greatest battlefield for him. With this, the Lightning Saint could pass away with a smile on his face, fulfilling his wish.

Ava nodded. "Yes."

"And for that, I need your help."

"I'll help you to the best of my ability. I'm going to send him off with a smile on my face since he prefers it that way."

Theo stroked her head, seeing how strong Ava had become.

"By the way, Theo. How are you planning to handle those people? They're attacking your people right now, no? Are you not going to do anything?"

"Well, with the King of Fighters here just a moment ago, they won't get an advantage anytime soon. The rest of the people are in safe hands.

"They might get some resources, but they can't do much with them. As for them…" Theo smirked. "I have planted a ticking time bomb. And it will explode tomorrow."

"Hehe, it seems there will be a huge show tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it."