"Boss Chang, Boss Chang..."
A flurry of urgent calls jolted me awake, and only then did I realize the food had burned to a crisp.
"Sorry about that."
I hurriedly replaced the food. It had been five days since I returned. On the way back, Heavenly Soul didn't say a single word, just kept silent. Tomorrow, I will go to the Unreal Covenant. After severing all ties with him, I will send him into the Unreal Covenant.
Thinking back, it's been a long time since I learned about Heavenly Soul's existence. He's helped me many times, and I feel reluctant to part with him. If he leaves, then as Ethan Zhang, all that remains inside me is the Human Soul. A sense of loneliness crept into my heart.
"Boss Chang, is something wrong? You seem out of sorts!"
A customer had already noticed my strange demeanor and asked with concern. I shook my head, saying it was a personal matter. Then I patted my cheeks and got back to work seriously.
For now, I set aside my reluctance about Heavenly Soul and focused on my work.
It wasn't until closing time that I absentmindedly poured myself a drink and sat down.
No matter how many times I face the departure of someone important, it always leaves a bitter taste in my heart. I can't bring myself to ask him to stay—he's helped me so many times, I can't refuse the decision he's made.