The soldiers and Dae were already dressed.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO2tOsiYrLz
They had gathered at the gate outside the villa, deep in discussion.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxXLSr9wnw
Each wore a dark suit and had combed back their hair with cream.
That’s when the villa’s door opened—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Sdmch9pRp
and Rayshel stepped out.
Thanks to the slit in her long vermillion dress, her strong, smooth leg was visible.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHe4xqSQSM
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YoDjBoPgf
This was something new.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCYxGXuhL4
And frankly—a good sight.
Some struggled to close their mouths, their jaws aching from shock.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpSYULzcJeG
The only one whose face revealed nothing was Dae.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dDnPZ6e1W
Still, even he couldn’t take his eyes off Rayshel as she approached.
Each step was elegant. Commanding.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBa9ieVKqB
Her swaying hips were a graceful rhythm.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4s53dsijvK
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—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyw4mZi2UM
but a smile crept across his face.
The man driving the carriage opened the door for them.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhTRjtWXTz
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—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19oEAbUF6f
but everything on her was midnight blue.
As Pandora entered, Rayshel’s eyes remained locked on Dae.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFr7RrhOYgn
Specifically, his eyes.
Dae, of course, was looking in the opposite direction—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuhLs7eSsVV
which drew a small, knowing smile from Rayshel.
Pandora sat down, and the carriage took off.
Somewhere in Dafton City
Everyone had gathered.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79ksFf04Gb
Sarah, Emilia, and Rick were seated at a table alongside Michael and his people.
No one stood out—except Michael.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4jBbSfgkT
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf2uHFgQOdu
We don’t have many fighters—and you’re right.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFABDttFEm
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEnoqvxHYS
But don’t confuse them with what others have.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPN7LlR1e7
They follow similar rules—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqvMgzKZIo
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQ3jV3ugN1
You see, when a ghoul is born, part of the demon’s energy enters the human body.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNF5LDiFFRt
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hfr95C1Bx
In those cases, their soul crosses over—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJLWSRGhek
and that’s dangerous."
"I see," Sarah said.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvsYBmrI8AF
"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—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXv5Jh58mJK
clearly a possessed one.
"Luckily, we have our smith. He was possessed, yes.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtjN031Ka4
His ability is to create and enhance weapons.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7VTgzm8Hy
He made his own gear and fused it with angelic weapons—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCceSBkoZRN
ones I stole from the King himself.
Then he enhanced them.
With these weapons, even a normal human can take on an angel.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl1Or7OhTdq
Believe me."
"Is there a catch?" Emilia asked.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4kYVX1fsN
"These weapons are powerful. There must be a price."
"A smart woman," Michael grinned.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQDIqEFR6e
"Surprisingly, no. There’s no curse. No cost.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm41nP07VbX
However, the wielder must be mentally strong.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3qruZJIdC
Not physically—mentally.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEoaoui3ti
Most of the people here passed that test.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVL9kbPIdR
That’s why we’re even here—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyxRU8Te5w
because we were mentally stronger than those still living in Paradise.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3343hMQwQK
We saw the lie.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0DjR7D2NHs
And we ran—knowing life out here would be harder.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUkt7UzOit
There’s only one problem:59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVA7XYBZxH
There can only be 100 of these weapons in existence at once.
I don’t know how big the enemy army is—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWs1uG5qhTh
but this fight won’t be easy.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaIODSIbZn
Many will die.
During the battle, I’ll confront the King.
Our priority is saving people—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopDVQheYcL
and showing them the truth behind Paradise.
Then a small group will head to America—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy6gNtZp0LH
and destroy the altar.
Any questions?...59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvNLXbhwyR
Then let’s move. President, take your people.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pIYGtJOKs
You’ll need your weapons."
In Paradise
The carriage stopped in front of a colossal villa—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZoyTMZNF5
even grander than Pandora’s.
Guests were dressed in the most extravagant clothes.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DIWnRAWoa
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFG1B62OY3G
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.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTYjeKgPdLP
He let them through.
The main hall opened before them.
People danced across the caramel-colored floor, shining beneath golden chandeliers.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbHap6NbR6
A buffet surrounded the dance space. Tables stood nearby.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCGqImqpuAx
To the right, a door led to the dining hall.
"Enjoy your time," Pandora said, excusing herself.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXmWDfkxUe
"I have some matters to handle."
Dae turned to his soldiers.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhX0dRfn03a
Their eyes darted across the room—toward the women, the food, the wine...59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQvRU54fNp
There was so much to take in.
"Alright, listen to me! No one gets drunk.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGOhfPn0wep
We spend two hours here—then we leave.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAJwUKs6aE
And while we’re here, look for information. Anything strange.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoeuUvymuue
If you find something, report it immediately.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy6l3mb4cce
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?59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkXGHY7L44K
Yes, you’re stuck in my body—59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKYxVh7SCV
but so are other demons and angels.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUHUZrt8xi
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.)59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡylzjBLtbCY
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