Chapter LXXVII

Taking the hidden path into the ANGELS HQ, the hooded figure looked around for any guards. Today, the figure had promised not to kill. Just today, for it is a day to mourn for a close friend.

The figure levitated up the long flight of stairs leading into the hills, admiring the magic of the place. If the figure didn't possess the magical blood and eyes, there was no way to discover the place. Finally, the figure arrived at the main gates. Taking a step inside, the alarm rang.

"I knew it couldn't be that easy."

Two ANGELS suddenly materialised in front of the figure. However, before they could react, an invisible force pushed them backwards and pinned them onto the earthen hill wall. A powerful blow to the back of their necks, rendered them unconscious.

"Amazing. As to be expected of someone capable of discovering our base."

The figure turned to the source of the voice, Den. A powerful bolt of lightning brushed past the figure's head, tearing the hood away. Flowing snow white hair revealed themselves, their length reaching the figure's back. Den momentarily lost momentum. The intruder was a girl, not looking over the age of seventeen or so. Her piercing green eyes glared at him, then he felt a powerful force surround him. Unable to control his body, he could only struggle.

"You made a big mistake." She said, her voice echoing into his mind. "Why do you cover one side of your eyes? Let's see." Den's blindfold flew off, and his aura eye revealed to her. He could see the aura channeling into her mind, and her mind was releasing the magic that was binding him.

"So your powers comes from your mind." Den said, breaking his bonds effortlessly now, his aura overpowering her powers. "Now, you've made the big mistake of revealing my eye. I can see it now, your powers don't work when your opponents' aura is above you."

Pulling his blade out, Den charged towards the intruder with great speed. However, once again, he feel the force trap him and lift him off his feet. He looked at her, noticing her aura was increasing at an tremendous rate. Most of which is coming from her eyes.

Her green eyes had darker green ripples moving within her irises. "You are courting death, trying to fight a child of Heaven." She said, stretching her hand out at him. Slowly, clenching her hand into a fist. The pressure around Den increased, threatening to crush him.

"Stop it, Raine."

The pressure around Den disappeared, and he fell to the ground. As he slowly lost consciousness, he made out a tiny figure levitating on a staff beside the girl. He felt he must be seeing things. There was a teapot levitating along side the figure, then the world went black.
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