105 The line between Good and Evil (1/2)

A string of ethereal images came into Vidio's sight. It looked as though they were projected on a sheet of glass. Helial approached Vidio to get a better view of the open space that had just appeared.

A long patch of grass stretched out before their eyes. A bunch of people in circle was standing before a young boy who sat on a rock. He gave off a quite demoniac look.

What first stood up about him were the terrifying black wings that spread out from his back. They were as shiny as jade, and as black as the very depths of darkness itself. Two icy dark diamonds were set on his pale face. A single glance was enough for anyone's blood to freeze. A tangled web of black veins framed his eyelids and temples. The Aura he was exuding wouldn't surround merely his own body, but it also covered the area all about him. It was as majestic as that of a king. The mere presence of the youngster was enough to give off a regal halo which made the rock he sat on look like the greatest of thrones.

One of the young boy's hands was lying on the silvery little head of a girl sitting beside him. She was gazing up at him, enraptured. Her big eyes were crystal-clear pools.

The young Devil gazed about himself with a pleased expression on his face. He examined how many people had gathered before him.

”This is but the first of a long series of meetings to come. Together, we'll let our forces triumph over the hypocrisy of Life. If you're here, it's because I admire you. And I mean each of you. Equally. What we aim to is create one single force, which I hope you all agree on. If any problem arouses, please speak up before killing each other. Every betrayer will be signing their death warrant. We need to remain the bastion of sincerity in a world full of lies.”

Amongst the present, a woman stood out for the powerful Aura she gave offand her magnetic beauty. Her curves, her teeming mane, her creamy arms, her sparkling eyes… everything about her couldn't but remind of a goddess. Above her crossed legs lay a huge arch. Her slender hands were touching it lightly as if to protect it. Helial made no exception among the people whose attention was drawn to her Aura, and her stunning beauty. Never in his life had he lain his eyes on such a beautiful and angelical woman. A mere glimpse of her was a balm to the soul.

”Stand up, Siche,” said the Devil as he approached the woman. She must hold a special position. Everyone stared at her in awe. She stood up and took a few steps forward as the Devil went on speaking: ”Show your fellows here what you learnt after…”

The images' flow got interrupted. The words died mid-sentence.

Siche?

Helial felt a shiver down his spine. Wasn't ”Siche” supposed to be a legendary being? She was only the heroine of one of Vidio's useless tales, wasn't she? Vidio's stories though had also been about Kirin and Heavenly Star Tigers. And Helial did face Kirin and meet Snowflake. The old Master would appear to have rattled off more than floating clouds…

The images got back to flow. Now, the people gathered around the Devil were many more than before. Helial's eyes immediately caught sight of the wonderful Siche. Beside her sat another female figure whose curves were covered in black clothes and drew just as much attention as those of the other.

”Jeanne?!” Helial's mouth opened wide.

If that was Jeanne, it meant that the youngster in the middle of the group was… Helial gazed up at the young Devil and ran his eye keenly all over his facial features. Then he turned to gaze at the kid that stood beside him, impassive. A haughty glare was painted on his eyes. However, the kid didn't seem to pay much attention to Helial's eyes running from him to the flowing images and back.

”This can only mean that…” Helial whispered.

Beside him, the Devil kept strangely quiet. Helial chose not to ask. He resolved to keep staring at the members of that terrifying group instead.