Julius had stood at the heart of the city, his eyes searching for prey as if he was a beast.
"What did that old man say again…..?" Julius wondered.
"I said the people were underground." Monk Artemis said.
"Ah, so you know my intentions. Very intuitive of you. I praise you for your detection." Julius smirked.
"1,000 years of experience makes you get like this.." Monk Artemis smiled.
*1,000 years? A thousand years ago was when the First Emperor had died. This fool was alive during his reign?* Julius' face had turned serious.
"Alright, what's your name and Soul Pact?"
Monk Artemis had a ridiculous smile— it was rather terrifying.
"Monk Artemis of North, Soul Pact is Time."
Artemis couldn't have anticipated Julius' given expression, it wasn't one of fear or surprise—
"He's… cackling?"
Julius cackled like he was manic. He laughed so hard tears fell.
"Oh my days…! You don't know how happy this makes me. I get to cleanse the history of the First Emperor for good! Lord Emperor will be pleased indeed!"
"What..? Are you-" Monk Artemis question was interrupted by Julius.
Julius had thrown himself at Artemis— sending a Soul Energy driven kick.
At the entrance—
The mass of void had fallen into itself, Imaez and Cupiditas had looked at each other.
Imaez had panted,
*That void I made.. it's more energy draining then the actual side effects of my void.. And both of our voids were spluttering. Just what the hell is going on with my Soul Pact?!*
Cupiditas had dashed towards Imaez psychopathically—
"IMAEEZZZ!" He leaped in to puncture him in the throat.
wuuuuuush!
A gust of wind, or rather— a slash of wind.
Marie had restrained Cupiditas, specifically his limbs, making him unable to absorb the energy.
"Lloyd." Marie turned to Lloyd.
"R-Right!" Lloyd struck down his hand—
kkkkzz!!
Cupiditas was subject to a bolt of lightning— neutralizing him as a threat.
Everybody huffed and panted, some out of relief, some out of exhaustion— but one was not present.
"What..?! Where'd that military guy go? The one who was hiding in the dark!!" Falcon shouted.
A man looked up in the sky—
"So that's where they are.." He prepared to dash. "Hey! Vanessa… get out of that rubble!"
"Already out.. let's go meet them. I hope that Vinast girl is there her powers could be useful." Vanessa clung onto Hughman's shoulder.
Hughman had dashed, creating a shockwave impact on the floor he was one.
vwwwshhh!
Vanessa and Hughman had landed at the entrance—
"1..2…3..4..5." Hughman counted slowly.
"A man with blonde hair and green eyes. A man brown hair and brown eyes. A woman brown hair and brown eyes as well, must be siblings. A man with black hair and blue eyes. A woman with white hair and grey eyes.. interesting." Hughman had a sudden memory—
An autopsy. Guri Janaden IV. His chest erased, his body lifeless. Feet cold.
Hughman's elder brother Guri— his role model, the one who set him onto the path of military, the one who had given him drive.
He screamed out—
"Y-YOU..! YOU'RE THE REAPER!!"
Everyone except the Aurel siblings had turned to Imaez—
Hughman had grown angry. Vanessa on the other hand— happy.
"The Reaper..?!" They said in unison.
Dust settled. The air vibrated with leftover soul pressure.
A woman appeared—
"The Reaper?!" She smiled.
A man appeared.
"Adam and Vinast, the Reaper's here." Vanessa pointed at Imaez.
Imaez's face— the title of the Reaper, his eyes turned lifeless. His face, expressionless.
Falcon had looked towards Imaez, "Listen Reaper! I've heard about what you've done, but I don't trust nuffin that comes from the Royal Parliament! They're all a bunch of ass kissers."
Imaez turned towards Falcon.
"Hey Reaper, you, me, and the brown hair boy will go evacuate citizens through the underground tunnel system. They're all waiting for us underground right now! The others will hold them off." Naomi said with a tone of stern and confidence.
"Alright." Imaez said.
"Wait one second.. I think we should fight, there's some disturbing and kind of.. scary presence in the middle of the city.." Marie had brought to attention, she had felt an enormous pressure building.
*Oh right.. she is correct, there's a disgusting pressure in the heart.* Imaez thought.
His thoughts would be interrupted—
Vanessa and Hughman had appeared in front of Imaez.
"AS IF! I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR MY BIG BROTHER!" Hughman said with tenacity and violent rage in his voice— almost inhumane.
"No. Reaper. I will serve His Majesty, as a Taoya— it is my duty to be loyal to the Lord Emperor and his beliefs. You're going to perish here."
"Seems like we have to fight then…" Naomi smirked.