The smell of old dust lingered in the room. The windows were sealed shut, the filtered light barely touching the floor.
Riser turned to Yubelluna.
"Have you investigated the church?"
"Yes, Riser-sama. Four fallen angels. No reinforcements nearby."
He nodded.
"Shizuku?"
"I followed the boy. Saw where he lives. Isolated. No defenses."
Riser crossed his arms.
"At night, we move. Shizuku, go to his house and bring him alive. Yubelluna and I will handle the cleanup at the church."
(...)
4 Hours Later – Abandoned Church
The cross at the top hung crooked. The interior was a tomb of stone and echoes.
Dohnaseek paced in circles, impatient.
"When are we killing that human?"
Raynare smirked slyly. Her voice sweet as poison.
"Soon. I'll confess my love. Then I'll drive a spear through his chest."
Kalawarner rolled her eyes.
"You could be more direct."
Mittelt laughed loudly.
"You're so boring, Kala."
The conversation stopped abruptly.
A presence.
A step echoed among the cracked pews.
Riser emerged from the darkness. Golden hair, impeccable suit, hands in his pockets.
"Tch. Four angels of 'justice' plotting murder? Where's the fun in that?"
Dohnaseek tried to react. He didn't have time.
Riser snapped his fingers.
The body exploded into flaming fragments.
Yubelluna appeared at his side, her cape swaying.
"Silence until the master finishes speaking, worms."
The other three fell to their knees.
Raynare sobbed.
"Please, don't kill me. I… I can be useful."
Riser observed for a second. No spark in his eyes.
'I need to have some fun with Yubelluna later. Or these pathetic creatures will make me lose focus.'
He raised his palm.
Blue flames shot out in a straight blast.
Raynare turned to ash.
"Eliminate the others."
Yubelluna was already moving.
Kalawarner was enveloped by a magical sphere that imploded silently.
Mittelt ran. She didn't get far.
Yubelluna struck her down with a golden bolt straight to the back of her neck.
Silence.
(...)
Saji's House
The living room was simple. Dark. A clock read 9:14 PM.
Shizuku appeared behind him.
No sound.
Saji turned, startled.
"Who are you—"
He collapsed. A sharp blow to the neck.
She opened a portal.
The unconscious body vanished with her.
(...)
Back at the Church
The floor still smoked.
Riser looked as Shizuku appeared with the body.
"Everything went smoothly?"
Shizuku nodded.
"Yes, Riser-sama."
Saji woke up. Confused. His face marked by fear.
"Where am I…? Who are you…?"
Riser didn't bother answering.
His hand rose. Flames engulfed Saji entirely.
The scream was brief.
When it ended, only the body remained.
Riser observed for a moment. No emotion.
"Another obstacle out of the way."
He turned to his allies.
"Full cleanup. No traces."
Shizuku activated Blinky.
Bodies. Blood. Debris. All sucked away.
Yubelluna sealed the circle with magic.
Nothing remained.
The last spark faded in the corner of the church.
The trio left in silence.
The space warped.
The church, once corrupted by the fallen, was now just an empty ruin.
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