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"Besides," I say, flashing s "That’s what these babies are for"

"Now that the seal is broken," Sthenno explains, "things will change in the abyss Access to the door from that side will be more orderly All creatures within will have an equal opportunity"

"But how et to stay? How far are they allowed to go?"

Ursula shrugs

"I think that’s up to us," I say, finally getting the e, and we sail this ship however we see fit"

"Your sole charge is to ensure the balance in this realm" Sthenno looks at each of us in turn "Interpretation of that charge is yours to deteracy," Euryale finishes "To balance the freedom of the monster realm with the safety of the human one" She beauardians"

"But you’ll be here to advise us, right?" Grace asks "You can help us figure things out"

My gut clenches I’ons are passing us the torch--preparing us to carry onwithout them

My fears are confirmed when Ursula shakes her head

"We have trespassed in this world too long," she states "It is time for us to move on"

"Move on?" Grace chirps

"It is tio to Mount Olympus"

"The Olympians have extended us an invitation we cannot refuse," Sthenno explains "In an attempt to make amends forall that has passed, they will elevate us to the rank of goddesses"

"We shall sit on the council of justice" Ursula presses her palms to her stomach, and I can tell she’s excited "We will be able to prevent wars like this fro in the future"

"Besides," Sthenno says, "this world is rightfully yours now You have earned it"

I don’t understand why they’re doing it, why they’re leaving just e’ve ue, to tell them ill still need them, maybe more than ever

But I kno stubborn Ursula is She’sit

Grace does the arguing for me

"You can’t leave," she insists "We need you"

Ursula suing Goodness knows she’s given h over the years

"You have all that you need right here" She gestures atas you have each other, you will not fail"

"And as this afternoon has proved," Sthenno adds, "you have abundant help should you needUrsula