167 Evolution of duality (1/2)

Zatiel had reached the floor that was owned by Zitra and was standing outside a large gate. This was the only way to enter the residence unless you are strong enough to overcome the magical defenses of the tower.

He waited just a few moments outside the gate, before this own open by themselves, allowing him to enter.

Shadows were filling every inch of the residence, not allowing the slightest form of light to be present.

Even with his night vision, Zatiel sight was impaired, but the shadows could not stop his Eye of Life and Creation.

There was nothing special on the walls, not even a piece of furniture. Zatiel did not found weird since this tower was just a temporary residence and its true purpose was the army headquarters.

What called his attention was the sphere of light he could see with his Eye of Life and Creation in the center of the room. It was covered by shadows constantly feeding it and was stopping any dispersion of the light.

In this sphere was a woman that seems to be floating and was using the light in it to heal her wounds. Zitra condition was pitiful, burn marks were covering all of her body and they had some sort of energy that difficult any type of healing, the worst part was her right arm that was completely carbonized.

It was obvious that stop both Angelic Paragons from attacking the Daybreak clan by herself had carried a great cost.

Zatiel saw all of this but his face was emotionless and he continues advancing until he was right outside the sphere of light. His Eye of Creation allows him to see the extremely harmful energy inside the Magus.

Her condition was even worse than her body was showing, but despite that Zitra aura was as firm as always and she refused to show any sort of weakness as she looks back at Zatiel.

”Why did you do it?” Zatiel question carries a deep meaning and he focuses on Zitra as he waited for her answer.

Seeing her condition, Zatiel could theorize how great was the danger she faced to protect Kilo, Rax, and the rest. By any intent or purpose, she went beyond what was expected of her.

The other Magus that was working with her, Ronald, the one with a Trent body had escaped after being severely hurt by Oliver's attack. His actions were justified, after all, Zatiel could not ask him to risk his life for his people.

Of course, that was the rational way of thinking, but Zatiel had already marked that Magus and he will handle him at due time.

Zitra was staring back at Zatiel. She felt that anything other than the truth will be a serious mistake.

”I don't know them and I don't care about them. I will normally just fulfill my job as a protector, but I will never risk my life for people who I have no relation, even if we are on the same side. After all, this is a war for profit.”

Zitra words were cold and practical but despite she clearly stipulation the lack of concern for the Daybreak clan, when Zatiel hear her, instead of anger a smile appeared on his face.

The mind of the Neo-Demon worked the same as her. If it was his clan he will do anything on his power to protect them, but if he was defending another group, he will fulfill his obligation however if true danger appears he will definitely prioritize his safety over the others.

This was the best anyone could expect of an army, made by different groups, that was formed with the sole purpose of just obtaining wealth.

Besides no matter how harsh Zitra words were, to Zatiel her actions mean everything.

When Zitra saw Zatiel's smile, her expression became a little less distant and she continues speaking.

”But I know that you truly care about them. You are an anomaly and you will reach a level of power and influence in the future that may surpass mine, so having you in my debt is worth the risk.”

As she spoke, Zitra was concentrating on Zatiel and saw that despite revealing her intentions, his smile did not falter.