The shadow took two steps back as a result of the impact and coughed slightly. He patted off the dust on his body and adjusted his clothing.
Alex raised his eyes, and his face darkened the moment they fell on the silhouette. His hands balled into tight fists and trembled. "Nirmolak!" His cold, chilly voice blended in with the wind howling around them as he gazed at a fine young man whose short hair was neatly combed back and brown flawless skin draped in white clothing.
The shadow, who was naturally Nirmolak, shrugged and grinned with a leisurely look on his face. "Alex, it's been so long." He smirked as his pitch-black pupils stared at Alex, who was panting heavily as he slowly returned to his human form. "How have you been?"
To calm himself down, Alex took a deep breath and brushed his hair back with his fingers, ignoring Nirmolak. He glanced at Delmar, who slowly stood up with the help of his saber, and a vicious grin crept across his lips.
