Arad was only here for two reasons: To establish diplomatic relationships with the half-fallen-angels, and to find whatever abominable horror they guard.
He can't liberate other worlds and leave his world half saved.
"Zariel, I guess you know why I'm here?"
She shifted and then looked at him, then at Doma. "I do. To establish diplomatic relationships with our kingdom. But, I'm not the one you're looking for."
Doma smiled, "Not that, the other one about the abomination your kind guards. You're Gabriel's daughter, you must know, right?"
She took a deep breath and then looked out of the window. Her clothes shifted with the wind, and then she turned to Arad. "We aren't guarding that thing. We're only here to maintain the barrier, keeping it sealed by sacrificing ten souls a day."
Arad flinched, "What?"
