"It's me. Agares."
Rank 3 Grim Reaper, Agares.
While Rank 1 Grim Reaper, Bael, was missing—though Layla knew where he was, he had asked to keep his whereabouts a secret—and Rank 2 Grim Reaper, Barbatos, was responsible for defending the Underworld itself, Agares was the one in command.
His word was law for the rest of the Reapers.
Layla's expression darkened.
"What do you mean by that?"
Her voice was sharp, and cold. The friction between her and Agares wasn't new.
They had clashed often, but never like this.
Agares answered without hesitation. "It means exactly what you heard, princess. You've been misusing the powers of the Underworld for your personal benefit, again and again. That ends now."
Her jaw clenched.
"Agares! This isn't the time for your games—"
