It has been a year since my big brother went to the demon god's realm, but he still hasn't come back yet. I'm not afraid of losing him, I'm completely confident that he'll win. What I'm afraid of is the possibility of him changing.

I can understand his rage, even I was angry when sister Bismarck died. But I hope it doesn't change him too much. I hope that when he returns, he'll still be the kind brother I love and revere.

Even if he does change, I'll still love him. We lost our parents while we were still small and he was the one who took care of us ever since. Big brother is the most important person to me. No matter what happens, I'll always follow him.

For a whole year, I didn't move from my spot. I stayed in front of the gate leading to the demon god's realm, waiting for my big brother and blocking those that wanted to get in his way.

It didn't matter if they were demon lords or demon dukes, I killed them all the moment they entered my range. I didn't listen to them; maybe I too was blinded by my anger.

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I never once needed food because I was constantly feeding on my own mana; it's an ability created by big brother, and it helped us in times we couldn't find food.

That wasn't the only thing he taught me, most of the things I know came from him. Without him, I would probably be a mindless monster living on the upper layers of the cave right now.

It may be because of my delusions, but to me, big brother is like a saint. That's why I was shaken when I saw him furious. For a moment, my anger was replaced with fear, fear of losing him forever.

I didn't go because I didn't want to get in his way? That's a big lie. In truth, I didn't want to see him so angry. I feared that I'd see no change in his expression after he kills the demon god.

While sitting in front of the gate, I felt dizzy. Soon, all strength left my body.

Such an event wasn't new to me. I knew what was happening - I was evolving.

If I was evolving, then that only meant one thing: big brother was also evolving. If he is, then that means he won.

I believed in him, but knowing he truly won took a load off my chest. But then I realized, he wouldn't evolve without first making sure I was in a safe place.

I wasn't sure yet, but the thought of big brother not caring if I get attacked while evolving greatly pained me.

As I lost consciousness, I turned around and reached for the gate.

Before my eyes closed, I shed a tear and called out to the one most dear to me.

"Big broth......"