Chapter 807: Reaping Benefits, An Overdue Conversation

Although they were unable to discover the purpose of the black lake, they sealed it off just in case anything unforeseen occurred.

As for the mortals, they had been safely escorted to a safe distance away from where the battle took place.

Now, it was finally time for the group to resume their path towards the Pillar of the West, Ourami's stronghold. But, before that...

"I hereby declare the winner of this bet, Izroth. If there is anyone who does not agree with the results, feel free to speak up now." Astratis announced.

However, there was no one who spoke up. In fact, many of the celestials seemed somewhat ashamed that they had been swept into the bet and looked down on Izroth as someone arrogant.

"A bet is a bet. It's our loss." Tox sighed as he was the first one to speak up.

He then walked in front of Izroth, stopping one meter away from him.

Tox bowed and said in a sincere tone, "I, Tox, admit defeat. You have opened my eyes. I will accept this humility and use it to grow from my ignorance."

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