The Lord of the Underworld nodded at Ethan's question.
"The Blood Clan's domain is much like your own universe, but it exists on a single plane. Even so, it holds countless star systems. The reason I came here first was because I knew you were in trouble. This campaign—I initiated it myself, to buy you some time, perhaps."
The others in the mech didn't glean much from her words, but Ethan understood. When she spoke of "time," she was talking about Earth's looming catastrophe.
"Is there danger?" Ethan asked, his face tight with worry.
She gave a soft laugh. "Silly child. You've grown up, you know how to care for others now." Seeing the worry in his eyes, the Lord of the Underworld smiled knowingly. She touched his cheek, her voice lowering. "There is danger. That's why you must grow stronger, and quickly. But as long as he does not intervene, nothing can truly stop your mother. You don't need to worry too much."
