The soldiers and Dae were already dressed.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2AFVP4UDw
They had gathered at the gate outside the villa, deep in discussion.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhE9mJu386H
Each wore a dark suit and had combed back their hair with cream.
That’s when the villa’s door opened—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXD6I0QJjWo
and Rayshel stepped out.
Thanks to the slit in her long vermillion dress, her strong, smooth leg was visible.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡShOP66ORW9
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1enN7iZ7x
This was something new.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5knWYkpVVP
And frankly—a good sight.
Some struggled to close their mouths, their jaws aching from shock.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2EupZtSlR
The only one whose face revealed nothing was Dae.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡus7FHLNZ7q
Still, even he couldn’t take his eyes off Rayshel as she approached.
Each step was elegant. Commanding.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNufUa3dIS
Her swaying hips were a graceful rhythm.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJuFqb4di9b
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—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzQPGNUWja
but a smile crept across his face.
The man driving the carriage opened the door for them.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo80vNKMT90
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—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrejtnILLW
but everything on her was midnight blue.
As Pandora entered, Rayshel’s eyes remained locked on Dae.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡepMpxzGWuh
Specifically, his eyes.
Dae, of course, was looking in the opposite direction—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLp1fjntMqK
which drew a small, knowing smile from Rayshel.
Pandora sat down, and the carriage took off.
Somewhere in Dafton City
Everyone had gathered.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSgkJpeEIj
Sarah, Emilia, and Rick were seated at a table alongside Michael and his people.
No one stood out—except Michael.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdEaAGacEsw
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr12LFDFUSt
We don’t have many fighters—and you’re right.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9DPqlGHTR
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcA742MYB6i
But don’t confuse them with what others have.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGEdif8mIe
They follow similar rules—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtl321qArA
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NL2TTxVxb
You see, when a ghoul is born, part of the demon’s energy enters the human body.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDUf5RUxZr
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0DZeekSSD
In those cases, their soul crosses over—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhgoEE6IrS1
and that’s dangerous."
"I see," Sarah said.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNz1IDt8ZBq
"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—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9IJykv799
clearly a possessed one.
"Luckily, we have our smith. He was possessed, yes.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPVhIjP6ILu
His ability is to create and enhance weapons.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYU6qTUxTgd
He made his own gear and fused it with angelic weapons—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Dndf0YFNh
ones I stole from the King himself.
Then he enhanced them.
With these weapons, even a normal human can take on an angel.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkc5iOfswH
Believe me."
"Is there a catch?" Emilia asked.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSC4HbBmkTQ
"These weapons are powerful. There must be a price."
"A smart woman," Michael grinned.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksUozvzpko
"Surprisingly, no. There’s no curse. No cost.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpJu5ac1i6
However, the wielder must be mentally strong.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTPvu1jtfc
Not physically—mentally.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn3ghdIchPE
Most of the people here passed that test.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPiI6H41D3
That’s why we’re even here—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xF2O1ZhMJ
because we were mentally stronger than those still living in Paradise.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOVAib9kYB
We saw the lie.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuumIj6cEcu
And we ran—knowing life out here would be harder.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bg26e253A
There’s only one problem:200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowmkA2WtD5
There can only be 100 of these weapons in existence at once.
I don’t know how big the enemy army is—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnc1QDUEvD
but this fight won’t be easy.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TQdW2fAB5
Many will die.
During the battle, I’ll confront the King.
Our priority is saving people—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpNSLdmDqX
and showing them the truth behind Paradise.
Then a small group will head to America—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIrtIaYhttp
and destroy the altar.
Any questions?...200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyR2YVMvwSu
Then let’s move. President, take your people.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4uEN7slQjY
You’ll need your weapons."
In Paradise
The carriage stopped in front of a colossal villa—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfSnxS28I9
even grander than Pandora’s.
Guests were dressed in the most extravagant clothes.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVlVpV6hVa
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9zbmeM2ggV
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.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKSBuQhkUA
He let them through.
The main hall opened before them.
People danced across the caramel-colored floor, shining beneath golden chandeliers.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRRmZsODbg
A buffet surrounded the dance space. Tables stood nearby.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnk0I8n2vIL
To the right, a door led to the dining hall.
"Enjoy your time," Pandora said, excusing herself.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoliH6EQprA
"I have some matters to handle."
Dae turned to his soldiers.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3qfRkrPBi
Their eyes darted across the room—toward the women, the food, the wine...200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKhMCiSWZ9
There was so much to take in.
"Alright, listen to me! No one gets drunk.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUw1ZvcMFeZ
We spend two hours here—then we leave.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB5DDVI9KdG
And while we’re here, look for information. Anything strange.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQcCrVr0FK
If you find something, report it immediately.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5FoYVWQH8
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?200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKJGjHEtJ5
Yes, you’re stuck in my body—200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0qpHpOWo8
but so are other demons and angels.200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJDm77V4Hb
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.)200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡualX8L2NlN
and then Add to home screen.