The soldiers and Dae were already dressed.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCx5IohAOt
They had gathered at the gate outside the villa, deep in discussion.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YEdQGT7wx
Each wore a dark suit and had combed back their hair with cream.
That’s when the villa’s door opened—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡke6dRcjDR3
and Rayshel stepped out.
Thanks to the slit in her long vermillion dress, her strong, smooth leg was visible.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNz7fKKxksn
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCFJRSV1WB
This was something new.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwergvYivF
And frankly—a good sight.
Some struggled to close their mouths, their jaws aching from shock.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRPSz7HCYm
The only one whose face revealed nothing was Dae.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwdfhpAu1b
Still, even he couldn’t take his eyes off Rayshel as she approached.
Each step was elegant. Commanding.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVH9zWAsQz
Her swaying hips were a graceful rhythm.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12tjlGAMT9
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—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRu6Q5wfrr
but a smile crept across his face.
The man driving the carriage opened the door for them.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgvY3ktX7x
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—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59GAGlaBjU
but everything on her was midnight blue.
As Pandora entered, Rayshel’s eyes remained locked on Dae.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8hoowszIa
Specifically, his eyes.
Dae, of course, was looking in the opposite direction—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ESSSOcLbM
which drew a small, knowing smile from Rayshel.
Pandora sat down, and the carriage took off.
Somewhere in Dafton City
Everyone had gathered.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HnsZqhQ5d
Sarah, Emilia, and Rick were seated at a table alongside Michael and his people.
No one stood out—except Michael.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6QAjZWzVR
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hzza3Phlb
We don’t have many fighters—and you’re right.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡww23YsvagM
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYXNI8EMdFa
But don’t confuse them with what others have.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4DvNVM4wi
They follow similar rules—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0vOKCTCMd
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6wUoHo3oq
You see, when a ghoul is born, part of the demon’s energy enters the human body.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjOYS8eypKf
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39q7fFbM5c
In those cases, their soul crosses over—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RemGiOxri
and that’s dangerous."
"I see," Sarah said.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH1xAzMD3tu
"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—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmvEVkx0dwl
clearly a possessed one.
"Luckily, we have our smith. He was possessed, yes.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxVlqG32F9
His ability is to create and enhance weapons.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMourC39axA
He made his own gear and fused it with angelic weapons—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNPrXwm1Uc
ones I stole from the King himself.
Then he enhanced them.
With these weapons, even a normal human can take on an angel.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9X76p3u1g
Believe me."
"Is there a catch?" Emilia asked.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOwiTUWGq6
"These weapons are powerful. There must be a price."
"A smart woman," Michael grinned.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GX5XQtqeX
"Surprisingly, no. There’s no curse. No cost.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzdAJ4ESLU
However, the wielder must be mentally strong.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfBZXlzVpd
Not physically—mentally.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7LbzS4FrS
Most of the people here passed that test.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24S3So1Brj
That’s why we’re even here—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRShe8d5SDd
because we were mentally stronger than those still living in Paradise.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoinDfHqFCk
We saw the lie.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrHstF3Cd2
And we ran—knowing life out here would be harder.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LSiBosNps
There’s only one problem:174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJ7buJIH35
There can only be 100 of these weapons in existence at once.
I don’t know how big the enemy army is—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmIVhGEZq4
but this fight won’t be easy.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxsSiogPj2
Many will die.
During the battle, I’ll confront the King.
Our priority is saving people—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU37xUQzORg
and showing them the truth behind Paradise.
Then a small group will head to America—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcQn2TgNWv
and destroy the altar.
Any questions?...174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlYCJ9348ye
Then let’s move. President, take your people.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qJCgy267A
You’ll need your weapons."
In Paradise
The carriage stopped in front of a colossal villa—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQbjnd23jm
even grander than Pandora’s.
Guests were dressed in the most extravagant clothes.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSyMN5CGpW
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrgK29jvA8
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRBcc0jiQ2
He let them through.
The main hall opened before them.
People danced across the caramel-colored floor, shining beneath golden chandeliers.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGP7yOfazhI
A buffet surrounded the dance space. Tables stood nearby.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0TswrBt5i
To the right, a door led to the dining hall.
"Enjoy your time," Pandora said, excusing herself.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnTQy2mGMUq
"I have some matters to handle."
Dae turned to his soldiers.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZfpOgPVgT
Their eyes darted across the room—toward the women, the food, the wine...174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGcs7hHkr9
There was so much to take in.
"Alright, listen to me! No one gets drunk.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTJpzggp2L
We spend two hours here—then we leave.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYhLbTTnN4
And while we’re here, look for information. Anything strange.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEafEO2z42v
If you find something, report it immediately.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMlUVDD8gV
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?174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ745YRwxxd6
Yes, you’re stuck in my body—174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZfuFu377h
but so are other demons and angels.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIj2syLK30W
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.)174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4UO1kZEib
and then Add to home screen.