Chapter 2021

“S-Salem?” Shane asked tentatively. “Y-You're… You’re Shane?” Salem gazed at Shane in disbelief. Shane ran toward Salem and pulled him into his arms. “It really is you? Shane? It really is you!” Salem began crying from happiness, and Shane followed suit. Although he did not want to ruin the mood, Deluca still pulled the two apart, acting like a child throwing a temper tantrum. “Wait, wait! Where's Master Zaafea?” “Zaafea is still here. He has just returned this body to that man’s younger brother. He'll still protect everyone in secret.” “Is… Is that true?” Deluca asked, an innocent expression on his face. Clint felt a lump form in his throat as he gazed at the innocent expression on Deluca’s face. “Yes, of course. He’s here. Right here…” … After nightfall, Clint and Shane sat on the balcony. “So, Ruin is really gone?” Shane asked. “It’s not that simple. Since the deal he struck with you guys isn’t over yet, he told me previously that he’s been trying to wake your