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After listening to the boy rambling, Arsene finally spoke. “I’ll open the safe.”

Gently setting Lady Crorie down, Arsene continued. “After I open the safe, we’ll leave the ferry.”

Leaping onto the safe, Arsene powered up. Putting his hands against the safe, Arsene channeled the black nether.

“Before we leave,” the boy started, “You should know that we’re being hunted. Someone attempted to kill me while you were gone.”

“Rook, Sherlock perhaps? No, Sherlock wouldn’t have let him get away, he’s far too powerful for that. Rook’s too honorable to go after him.” 

“What does he look like?” Arsene inquired.

“He was taller than you and I think I caught a glimpse of white hair. He had a katana, but he never actually used it. I-I think he may have a plague. Not like the one you faked, but an actual one which can drive you into madness.”

Well, that was reassuring. As for the other descriptions, Rook was taller than him, but he didn’t have white hair. Sherlock did have some white hair, but they were about the same height.

“So, we’re dealing with a total stranger. Perfect.” Arsene sighed, “I don’t know who he is. Let’s just get off this boat.”

He wasn’t in the mood for this. His power was just a curse he was burdened with. His brother was lucky. Sherlock had the power to help others. Aether was a gift, while nether was an affliction. It would have been better if nether didn’t exist.

“Just get whatever is in this safe and get off this boat.” 

(Yeah, Hades isn’t done just yet, Arsene envies Sherlock’s power, etc. Also, sorry the update isn’t as long. We may get a little info on Hades at some point in this trip, I don’t know.)