Chapter 67 - Frustrating End (1/2)

Sadly not all of the victims followed Theoric up, and he wasn't going to force anyone to continue on if they don't wish. Staying meant they choose death, much to the dissatisfaction of Faustus who complained about leaving them.

Theoric- ”Enough, you need to respect their decision, could you live after going through that hell?”

Faustus argued- ”Maybe not, but do you think they're in their right minds, some of them weren't even responsive, did they really make a choice?”

Theoric- ”I'm not going to argue with you about this, maybe given enough time some would choose differently or get better, but I'm not going to take the time to find out, what you fail to realize is that while life is important, it's also not that important.”

Faustus confused by his last words asked- ”What are you even talking about, life is important but not? Maybe you really are a demon after all.”

Theoric ignored the demon comment- ”What I mean is, life is certainly important in the sense that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, but it's not important in the sense that... well, how do I put this... Everything has a value, the less there is of something the more valuable it is, the more there is of something the less valuable it is.”

Faustus took a while to understand before he gapped at the man- ”You have a terrible outlook on life, I can't believe you think that.”

Theoric smirked- ”I think it's weirder that a vast majority of races apply it to everything else but their own people's lives.”

Faustus didn't have a comeback as he decided to concentrate on the task at hand.

While escorting the victims out and past the barrier thanks to Theoric, he was surprised to again find no resistance.

Theoric asked- ”Where is everyone? Why haven't they come out to fight?”

Faustus- ”I don't know, I haven't been here that long and this was the first time I visited the mansion since agreeing to the deal, I stayed at an inn to not impose more than necessary on the evil, dirty, rat bastard.”

Theoric- ”What exactly did he want your help with?”

Faustus wryly smiled- ”I was supposed to find out right when you intruded.”

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Back to when Caelus was getting ready.

”Oh and chain them up, I'll be back for them later after this mess is taken care of, I'll need something to vent on after all this.” he offhandedly said l.i.c.k.i.n.g his lips.

Right as he was about to exit passing his loyal butler for many years, he felt a sharp pain in his back as he fell to his knees trying to catch his breath, his arms trying to reach the cause.

Shocked he looked back to see the same loyal butler holding a bloody dagger,- ”Why?” was all he could think of to ask.