"But isn't it better to wait and let Zach grow up?" Erza wondered. "That way, you can train him yourself and teach him your methods. Of course, you will also regain your power as the time passes."
"I can't do that, my love. The more time I let pass, the more dangerous it will become for us. I may grow strong and Zach may surpass me, but… there is no guarantee," Deus said in a disdainful tone.
"You need to have some trust in your son, Deus," Erza said with a little annoyed tone.
"I do. I do trust him. But… trusting is not going to make a miracle. Things won't change with trust. If that was the case, then I wouldn't be so hopeless right now," Deus asserted. "Zach turned eight today— although he is still seven by the cosmic calendar— but he still hasn't awakened his soul powers. Even Zoe, who is barely one year old, has already awakened her soul powers."
