Incinderus led us from the massive cavern to the biggest tunnel in the gate. I clung close to Fyren, peering over my shoulder at the demons gathered around us. They remained at a distance, parting as we approached, but came together after we passed. Even though I'd withdrawn my aura, every one of their eyes was locked onto me, filled with lust and hunger. It was suffocating and constricting. I wished Fable were here, so that I could pet him.
"Has it truly been so long since you've entered this realm?" Incinderus asked.
Fyren shrugged. "I was on the first demon gate to break through the dimensional walls. Barely a few years by Enusia's time."
The demon lord's claws tapped together. "I still can't believe you had the temerity to attempt that. What would you have done if the gods caught on to your plan? We would have lost the pendant for good."
