"I suppose it is a fair trade for your life," Helios said about her offer.
He sounded agreeable to the deal and yet, he isn't stopping. Beelta noticed this obvious discrepancy. It is what is preventing her terrified heart from calming down.
"Why aren't you stopping?" She asked.
Her voice betrayed her. It contained a hint of the true fear of death. That fear of hers began to surface unbidden. It can't be hidden or modified anymore because the true cause of her fear is ever closer to her. Helios proximity to her has made her fear impossible to control.
"You see. I have been sent by my superior to spring the trap of the demon king. In a way, we are both similar. We are both decoys to be used by our leaders. It is the pain of our existence." Helios answered with slight remorse.
