The soldiers and Dae were already dressed.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhj04DfwQEq
They had gathered at the gate outside the villa, deep in discussion.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDfgQ5vOhc
Each wore a dark suit and had combed back their hair with cream.
That’s when the villa’s door opened—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFJrl5eyBcy
and Rayshel stepped out.
Thanks to the slit in her long vermillion dress, her strong, smooth leg was visible.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrelb2roqA6
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡauYOfzEEjC
This was something new.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlUfuQdYZ1
And frankly—a good sight.
Some struggled to close their mouths, their jaws aching from shock.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUHB3NYnFO
The only one whose face revealed nothing was Dae.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczC1ZhcW4u
Still, even he couldn’t take his eyes off Rayshel as she approached.
Each step was elegant. Commanding.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFzerjHTiS
Her swaying hips were a graceful rhythm.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENPkwjg817
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—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWkrNCgdiq
but a smile crept across his face.
The man driving the carriage opened the door for them.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4UP7Rzfg0L
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—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCuI3sGV5c
but everything on her was midnight blue.
As Pandora entered, Rayshel’s eyes remained locked on Dae.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIwYl6lh8pf
Specifically, his eyes.
Dae, of course, was looking in the opposite direction—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDj9vciR5jp
which drew a small, knowing smile from Rayshel.
Pandora sat down, and the carriage took off.
Somewhere in Dafton City
Everyone had gathered.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcU77kKwQd
Sarah, Emilia, and Rick were seated at a table alongside Michael and his people.
No one stood out—except Michael.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpB9rZ1e0k
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4tlhDaSo1
We don’t have many fighters—and you’re right.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85RYbWGMFA
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwo0M5Epbr4
But don’t confuse them with what others have.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzaD21nYRGW
They follow similar rules—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqq0hFmsNW
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6f8T40pyX
You see, when a ghoul is born, part of the demon’s energy enters the human body.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaaQsHQDLTw
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBAypkB92x
In those cases, their soul crosses over—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7P2QsdQ0q
and that’s dangerous."
"I see," Sarah said.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWSSPuZqWE
"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—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsFsOIGVvlb
clearly a possessed one.
"Luckily, we have our smith. He was possessed, yes.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMT76pVNZq2
His ability is to create and enhance weapons.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0KtnwtOZi
He made his own gear and fused it with angelic weapons—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9lAvvqMGn5
ones I stole from the King himself.
Then he enhanced them.
With these weapons, even a normal human can take on an angel.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxf0HrUQrm
Believe me."
"Is there a catch?" Emilia asked.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFTm7xjxYSv
"These weapons are powerful. There must be a price."
"A smart woman," Michael grinned.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdph2raILPh
"Surprisingly, no. There’s no curse. No cost.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPADrCm7pT
However, the wielder must be mentally strong.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJFcPip2H7
Not physically—mentally.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFAXKIbSGi
Most of the people here passed that test.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50YYk582RB
That’s why we’re even here—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjlDvb5BHs
because we were mentally stronger than those still living in Paradise.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvMOidjfLR
We saw the lie.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTILHl9m0M
And we ran—knowing life out here would be harder.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyFAOMytfU
There’s only one problem:87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTj6psaz4Kl
There can only be 100 of these weapons in existence at once.
I don’t know how big the enemy army is—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhakKXKQV6m
but this fight won’t be easy.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPW7i6WhAha
Many will die.
During the battle, I’ll confront the King.
Our priority is saving people—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkRWGxN8og
and showing them the truth behind Paradise.
Then a small group will head to America—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkZTOgNJD7
and destroy the altar.
Any questions?...87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkXAWxMhtc
Then let’s move. President, take your people.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhDj9OU5Xs
You’ll need your weapons."
In Paradise
The carriage stopped in front of a colossal villa—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHacvhdqrj
even grander than Pandora’s.
Guests were dressed in the most extravagant clothes.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXePv3fi7HS
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9fVeDgJmf7
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.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDvs0D1lUb
He let them through.
The main hall opened before them.
People danced across the caramel-colored floor, shining beneath golden chandeliers.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsAbcftrcU
A buffet surrounded the dance space. Tables stood nearby.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdEakuDKle
To the right, a door led to the dining hall.
"Enjoy your time," Pandora said, excusing herself.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PJT3UBosj
"I have some matters to handle."
Dae turned to his soldiers.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaM4cZGlwP0
Their eyes darted across the room—toward the women, the food, the wine...87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6faNrv7s7S
There was so much to take in.
"Alright, listen to me! No one gets drunk.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDXt8b257nM
We spend two hours here—then we leave.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEByXuB1sf
And while we’re here, look for information. Anything strange.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOZjdxuqsr
If you find something, report it immediately.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gdfpLc7Im
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?87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ75e8kwjvbt
Yes, you’re stuck in my body—87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWyx9E8GDQ
but so are other demons and angels.87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTgFNfsPi2
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.)87Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4ezPuXppO
and then Add to home screen.