The Valerius Clan’s high-ranking officials sat in silence for several moments after Kael’s declaration, in which he demanded that Lucas not take Eira—his deceased wife—away from him.

No one dared to speak up or try to make Kael realize that his Eira was gone and would never return to life.

“How could I possibly take Eira from you, Kael? She’s already dead,” said Lucas.

“But in the second life, you took her from me, Lucas.”

Lucas was increasingly confused about which life Kael was referring to and what could make Kael say something so nonsensical.

“Sir, Kael. Could you please be a little more serious?” the advisor finally admonished.

Kael’s...