The soldiers and Dae were already dressed.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjAio58oMx
They had gathered at the gate outside the villa, deep in discussion.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF1fipqqSOo
Each wore a dark suit and had combed back their hair with cream.
That’s when the villa’s door opened—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDs4E6W5VR
and Rayshel stepped out.
Thanks to the slit in her long vermillion dress, her strong, smooth leg was visible.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzDmbrUwqd
Red pearls hung around her neck, and her braided hair was adorned with a white flower.
To the soldiers, she had only ever been a war maniac on the battlefield.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4OHcEg4dFz
This was something new.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKLYkcQr88v
And frankly—a good sight.
Some struggled to close their mouths, their jaws aching from shock.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSP0bOR3pV
The only one whose face revealed nothing was Dae.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE07Dx1Dq2Y
Still, even he couldn’t take his eyes off Rayshel as she approached.
Each step was elegant. Commanding.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDQiTD2HLoo
Her swaying hips were a graceful rhythm.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPdBrNqWnw
Her red lips moved as she reached him.
"How do you find me?"
Dae’s nose—and brain—were already overwhelmed by her strawberry perfume.
"Hey, Dae? And?"
"You look stunning, Rayshel."
"Hihihihi, thank you! You also look handsome. A good change, wouldn’t you say?"
"Yeah. But we won’t stay long."
"Don’t ruin the mood. Relax."
She swung her arm around his and pulled him closer, dragging him along as she spotted the carriage.
"Woah! Let’s go!"
She ran forward, Dae still in her grip. He sighed—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvMD3cQjF5C
but a smile crept across his face.
The man driving the carriage opened the door for them.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPU66WC9FH
Just then, a line of other carriages arrived for the rest of the soldiers.
Into Dae’s carriage stepped Pandora, who had chosen a similar style to Rayshel’s—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Fv1OAflCc
but everything on her was midnight blue.
As Pandora entered, Rayshel’s eyes remained locked on Dae.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbT3iTfCiJe
Specifically, his eyes.
Dae, of course, was looking in the opposite direction—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwtanea90G
which drew a small, knowing smile from Rayshel.
Pandora sat down, and the carriage took off.
Somewhere in Dafton City
Everyone had gathered.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1T7f6f8amf
Sarah, Emilia, and Rick were seated at a table alongside Michael and his people.
No one stood out—except Michael.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfS4O1jCjft
The group included older men and women, children, and a few soldiers.
"Will this even be enough?" Sarah asked aloud.
Before Michael could answer, an old man spoke up first:
"I know what you’re thinking.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgE31HpOttO
We don’t have many fighters—and you’re right.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGbJUx0QlU
But with my weapons, everyone here becomes one."
They brought in weapons that gave off faint gold and violet glows.
"These weapons were forged using the soul of a demon or angel.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoULiXzSys
But don’t confuse them with what others have.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2UL7UhIXb
They follow similar rules—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2y5hBlj89
but the souls used here are extremely small. Their egos are not present in the weapon."
"What would’ve happened if their ego was present?" Rick asked.
"Then it’s possible the ego might take over.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8uHmXUMNx
You see, when a ghoul is born, part of the demon’s energy enters the human body.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyVYc0Ti5M
But only energy—not the soul or body.
What some people have done, though, is use energy from demons after they’ve already possessed someone.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9RNCwlNH6X
In those cases, their soul crosses over—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡML8WkAvZLz
and that’s dangerous."
"I see," Sarah said.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQdIqF3heG0
"But I assume this way, the wielder is safe—though the weapon is weaker?"
"You’re right," Michael added.
Beside him stood a short man with black hair and golden eyes—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1h3jbXbJA
clearly a possessed one.
"Luckily, we have our smith. He was possessed, yes.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChSvWQVl28
His ability is to create and enhance weapons.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4nZS0F6Zb
He made his own gear and fused it with angelic weapons—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOzYxNjHxXp
ones I stole from the King himself.
Then he enhanced them.
With these weapons, even a normal human can take on an angel.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXv8f3rgXy
Believe me."
"Is there a catch?" Emilia asked.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhXubXO3s0
"These weapons are powerful. There must be a price."
"A smart woman," Michael grinned.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5n6fRJDCyK
"Surprisingly, no. There’s no curse. No cost.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwIZsw0wur
However, the wielder must be mentally strong.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjowTZBuFYH
Not physically—mentally.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRn7XTdsFAM
Most of the people here passed that test.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3Pq2nO2Ck
That’s why we’re even here—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhq14Tf4rXk
because we were mentally stronger than those still living in Paradise.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt38TODmXFw
We saw the lie.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgktWV8zAyi
And we ran—knowing life out here would be harder.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEkR1x5g6R
There’s only one problem:176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xWtV2VAfb
There can only be 100 of these weapons in existence at once.
I don’t know how big the enemy army is—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3jRJ9T9pP
but this fight won’t be easy.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbxGSexgMk
Many will die.
During the battle, I’ll confront the King.
Our priority is saving people—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcXAxPclUr
and showing them the truth behind Paradise.
Then a small group will head to America—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUZalQXsLi
and destroy the altar.
Any questions?...176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJuqMWu3qp
Then let’s move. President, take your people.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxoKMCq1KIM
You’ll need your weapons."
In Paradise
The carriage stopped in front of a colossal villa—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcwmny6uJfh
even grander than Pandora’s.
Guests were dressed in the most extravagant clothes.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqBB6nwdfCp
Every outfit looked like it cost a fortune.
Dae was the first to step out.
Then he heard Rayshel behind him.
"Didn’t you forget something, mister?"
Dae turned and offered her his hand, helping her down.
Rayshel puffed out her cheeks.
"One minus point!"
"Excuse me? What?"
"One minus point, I said. You’re supposed to be a gentleman! Hm!"
Dae offered his arm again.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxsfzSJ7qZ
Rayshel immediately clutched onto it, beaming.
The couple approached the villa, where a man stopped them.
"And you are?"
"They’re with me," Pandora said.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUMIm28BSK
He let them through.
The main hall opened before them.
People danced across the caramel-colored floor, shining beneath golden chandeliers.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnhcIKgLZN
A buffet surrounded the dance space. Tables stood nearby.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGdH0NYBAZ
To the right, a door led to the dining hall.
"Enjoy your time," Pandora said, excusing herself.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx9cYY6fpYv
"I have some matters to handle."
Dae turned to his soldiers.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMaEge0M0H
Their eyes darted across the room—toward the women, the food, the wine...176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFizZbpgf5K
There was so much to take in.
"Alright, listen to me! No one gets drunk.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLZSV8XbkA
We spend two hours here—then we leave.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeB8HD2W68v
And while we’re here, look for information. Anything strange.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WJzyk9oma
If you find something, report it immediately.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsumQkxINV
Dismissed!"
The soldiers dispersed.
In a Cell
(Glacia: I can feel it. We don’t have much time. Something is coming.)
"Say… why do you hate me so much?176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QP56J4eJS
Yes, you’re stuck in my body—176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHVaL8pYJq
but so are other demons and angels.176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLy16O9Dae
Your rage… your hate—there’s more to it."
(Glacia: …)
"Well, I figured—if we’re dying anyway—why not get to know each other better?"
(Glacia: And what will that change?)
"What will it change not to?"
(Glacia: Nothing. But I’m bored anyway… Fine. I’ll allow you to hear my story.)176Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmKW05d21b
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