267 Demodand Constitution (2/2)

Zatiel also commented on how weird it was for Oliver and Tomas to display such an apathetic attitude to the fallen members. The Neo-Demon even relayed some stories that gave hints to the situation of the dukes.

It was not easy to sow doubt in their hearts, and Zatiel knew they would never betray their comrades, no matter how much wealth he offered them or how great the pressure became. But what if they think they are helping their people and that their leaders have fallen under the hand of the enemy?.

Under Zatiel's subconscious manipulation, the four started to pay more attention to Oliver and Tomas. Some of them had known the dukes for hundreds of years, so they were able to notice the changes.

”Finibus, what do you think we should do?” Pipit asked the Angelic Paragon. His face was full of doubt and uncertainty.

Tina and Samuel also focused on him. Not only was he the most powerful of all, but his bloodline was of a higher order. Of the four, he was the only one who could speak to the other Angelic Paragons in the Beta Heavenly World on equal grounds.

”We have to be careful. It is clear that this man is trying to sow discord among us, but we cannot ignore the things we have seen. The danger that Lord Oliver and Lord Tomas represent is immense, so we can't stand idly by if they have fallen into the enemy's control.” Finibus was not stupid, and he understood the Neo-Demon's plan. But despite his cruelty to other races, he truly cared about the fate of his kind and was willing to give his life to protect them.

Zatiel could not hear what they were saying since they spoke using their consciousness and in a secretive manner, but even if he knew they were aware of his machination, he would not care. What he had told was the truth, and Finibus and the others knew it, so it doesn't matter where they got the information.

”I will speak with the generals to see if they have noticed something and learn their attitudes toward the dukes. I will be discreet and cautious since it would be easy for Lord Oliver and Lord Tomas to declare us as Fallen if we are found talking behind their backs. They may say we have been corrupted by this man.” Finibus' face was solemn and understood very well the danger of his mission.

All of a sudden, Finibus, Pipit, Tina, and Samuel stopped speaking, and they turned to Zatiel. They used their most devious spells on the Neo-Demon and tore his body.

Zatiel did not say anything when he saw the abrupt change in behavior of the four members of the Heavenly race. He knew what was going on and only displayed a funny smile. The Neo-Demon found their performance hilarious.

A couple of seconds after they started torturing Zatiel, the gates of the Silent House opened, and both dukes entered. Once they appeared, Finibus, Pipit, Tina, and Samuel stopped their spells and bowed to Tomas and Oliver.

Tomas' wings had healed, and his body appeared to be in top condition. Unfortunately, the wounds on his True Soul would take a lot more time to heal.

The dagger wound on Oliver's chest had disappeared, and the power of the Angelic Paragon appeared to have increased in the last year.

Oliver noticed the behavior of the four people and when he saw Zatiel winking at him, he knew they had obtained nothing.

”Useless fools!. What is the point of having people like you who cannot even handle such a simple task?” Oliver's eyes were cold, and there was a flash of killing intent in them.

Tomas' attitude was aloof. It appeared he did not care about the cruelty Oliver showed to the members of his own kind.