As Naboredisley departed, Franca descended from the second floor, immediately asking Lumian, "What did He want from you?"
"Self-preservation," Lumian replied succinctly.
Franca's thoughts raced as she speculated aloud, "You're not connected to either the Abyss or the Chained pathways. How could He use you to save Himself?"
"By leveraging my deep secret deed with the peak powers of the Calamity pathways," Lumian answered, the central head on his shoulders smiling. "Don't ask for details."
"I get it. I'm not an Angel yet," Franca quipped, self-mocking.
Looking at Lumian, she mumbled, "Honestly, do I really have to wait for the final showdown to find the opportunity to complete the ritual to advance as a Demoness of Catastrophe?
"No alternatives in the meantime?"
