61 Law of Killing (1/2)

The fourth floor of the tower was were the Magi had their houses, that functioned like a laboratory and the place where they could rest and meditate to enhance their powers. Although the exterior appearance was the same for almost every house, the sizes were different and the degree that the natural energies were attracted also changes according to the power of the ones how owns it.

There were three tiers of houses, most the floor was occupied by houses of the first tier that were used by Rank 1 beings, the rest was divided between second-tier and very few third-tier.

In a room of a second-tier house were five people, in one group was a man cover in shadows sitting in a big chair and next to him was Jhon, whose hatred for the ones in front of him was obvious in his face. The man didn't say a word and wasn't acting in any way but his presence generated pressure in the room, making clear that he was in control of the situation and his power was immense.

Zatiel, Ezequiel and Sophia had arrived a long time ago, but Clive didn't say a word to them and just remained looking at them.

This was a basic intimidation tactic, making the incertitude and fear grow in them, forcing them to talk first and giving him control of the subject, but unfortunately for the Rank 2 being, Zatiel just remained with a calm smile on his face and both Ezequiel and Sophia were also relaxed.

Zatiel had found himself in situation thousand times more dangerous and terrifying than this, so for him, the intimidation of a Rank 2 was nothing more than a child games, as for Sophia and Ezequiel, for the two as long they found themself with Zatiel, there was nothing that could make them feel fear.

The minutes pass and the silence continues, but opposite to what Clive was hoping the three people in front of him just remained silent, waiting without a single worry just looking at him. This scene was starting to upset the Rank 2 Magus, who was already used to having Rank 1 beings showing fear in his presence and always doing whatever they can to end up their meeting the fastest they could.

Finally, after an hour, Clive got impatient and started the argument.

”So, what excuse do you have for your actions?”

His statement was a vicious one, already declaring the culpability of Zatiel, and jumping to the part where he can say a few words to ease his punishment. If Zatiel were to trie of use the witness, it would be useless as Clive would just intimate the ones present and since no Rank 2 would offer a testimony, his words would be useless. After that, he would take on himself to carry the punishment, since it was his man that they attack and he would make some fake connection with he dead apprentices, forcing Zatiel and the other two to sign a contract of servitude as penitence.

”Why do I need an excuse, I am sure the surveillance of the tower has everything recorded,” Zatiel statement was simple but it disrupts all of Clive plans.

Had Zatiel use any other type of verification, Clive could have altered it easily, but by using the tower as a backer it makes everything a hundred times more difficult, as in that surveillance was the proof that they did not commit any fault. If he wanted to change it, he would have to ask for permission from the Tower Master, and Clive was sure it would be a negative answer.

”Hmph, you think you are very smart don't you?” Clive becomes angry and the pressure of his magnetic force field was released making the entire room tremble.