The Invader could have vented his anger towards Father Time standing in front of him with any emotion in this situation. However, as he saw the life disappearing in his arms, the helplessness he created within himself increased his desire to listen to Father Time and called for a way out of this situation, no matter what. The Invader, harboring great anger towards time itself, calmly looked at Father Time's stern stance and began to ask what he needed to do.

"What do you want from me?"

Father Time responded calmly, "I have a proposal for you. If you consider my offer, I can make the person you love the most live again."

Excited by what he heard, the Invader asked Father Time once again, "Can you do that? Can you bring her back to life?"

What he heard was the Invader's only solution. Since he could no longer escape death, resisting against time was his only option.

"You can find a cure beyond time for her illness and use it through your loved one by going back in time. In the future, humans will deal with all major situations brought about by the deadly conditions created by humans and death itself. Whether out of fear or love, they have somehow found a solution in the future. However, even though I am Father Time, going against an infinite power like death, no matter how much time advances, carries danger. Understand that you need to pay a price for this and make a deal."

"In short, you are trying to protect yourself. So, why should I trust you?"

"If they kill me, it will be inevitable for them to take the power of time. Of course, you may currently see me as an enemy, but instead of trying to use you for my own reasons, I am warning you about worse and worse conclusions we both may face. More fierce enemies that may use you and let your loved one die again and again." He looked deep into Invader's eyes, "Isn't that reason enough for you to be an ally now? Or would it be more reasonable for you to slowly watch your loved one's death and be trapped in time?"

The Invader couldn't say anything against Father Time's words. Although he was an unknown entity to him, as someone losing the person he loved, he was subjected to an idea by Father Time. It could be risky, and unreliable, but regardless no way to go otherwise.

"No one would want this to happen. As I am the Father of Time, many will try to discover and decept the idea of time. I may be a stranger to you even in time itself, but my existence is pure proof that we both can not play a bet against it. I've aged to the point where I can no longer fight. That's why my request from you is to fight on my behalf against them."

The Invader slowly raised his head and, in response, with more anger in his eyes this time, asked, "You want me to travel through time and fight your enemies?"

"That's the only solution."

"Why me? There are various warriors in this world. There are probably many people more qualified than me who would do this unconditionally. Why would you choose someone struggling like me instead of selecting someone more competent?"

"But only an invader, adapting to their eras, can fight against them, and that person is you. Maybe I could match someone greedy with someone I desire, but there aren't many people capable of understanding and adapting like you. Even though I am Father Time, I still need individuals who can keep up with the times."

While Father Time was speaking, he raised his hand, and another light appeared around his glowing body, creating a contract document in the air. This paper, shining with a different light, contained a lot of writing and added seriousness to Father Time's more serious speech.

"The only way for me to ask something from someone according to the Time Agreement is to offer them a deal and shake their hand. But the thing offered must be what the other party desires the most. And if what they want is not fulfilled or violated, everything done in time will be as if it never happened."

The invader hadn't doubted stepping into the darkness for the sake of his loved one a minute ago, and now that the chance was given to him, he had some doubts. He wanted to believe once again that his love was superior. The words of his beloved before her death, that what she wanted him to do was superior to his past. It was still in his mind, to find a different approach.

But bringing her back and his determination were more dominant.

There was only one person who helped him escape the world he lived in, and only one person who could defeat the darkness with the light she shared.

So, he completely gave up now and prepared his mind to step into the darkness of the past once again.

"I ask one more time, do we have a deal, Leto?" Father Time asked again with a serious tone.

The Invader, raising his hand with fear, grabbed Father Time's hand and replied, gritting his teeth, "We have a deal."