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Chapter 26 - Betrayal in the Shadows

The night was dark and filled with an eerie silence as Vainglory and Greed crept through the shadows towards the fortress that housed the secret organization known as Arm.The plans had been meticulously laid out, and their partnership forged on a foundation of shared ambition and greed.

("That's what Greed thinks - He is such a fool for trusting me" Zephyrus thought to herself )

As they reached the entrance of the building, Vainglory paused, turning to Greed with a sly grin. "Greed, my dear partner in crime, it seems our plan is coming to fruition. Pride will finally meet his demise tonight, and the power that Arm holds will be within our grasp."

Greed smirked, his eyes filled with a mixture of madness and resentment. "Indeed, Vainglory. Pride has always looked down upon us, never acknowledging our talents, always underestimating our potential. Tonight, we shall show him the error of his ways. He will pay for his arrogance."

'Just like how you would pay for YOUR ARROGANCE in the near future' Vainglory or should we say Zephyrus thought to herself.

The duo slipped past the security measures effortlessly. They made their way to Pride's private office on the top floor as they entered the room, Pride rose from his seat, his piercing gaze fixed upon the intruders.

"Pride, my old friend, or should I say, former ally," Greed sneered as he circled the room, his voice filled with venom. "It seems our paths have diverged, and tonight, your reign ends."

Pride's expression remained unchanged, disappointment etched upon his face. "I never thought you'd stoop this low, Greed. But Vainglory... Even though you have only been an executive for 7 months, I trusted you. I never believed you would join forces with him."

Vainglory's laugh echoed through the room as she revealed her "true colors"

( "I knew being an actor is the real calling for me" - Zephyrus foolishly smiling at the notion ) "Oh, Pride, my dear Pride. Did you really think I would remain loyal to you? Greed has always despised you, and I have always relished the thought of power. The reason why I followed you was nothing more than a means to an end, and that end is now... your death."

( NAILED IT - Zephyrus )

Without a moment's hesitation, Vainglory and Greed attacked Pride. The once-powerful executive put up an admirable fight, but against their combined strength and cunning minds, he stood little chance. As his life force slowly weakened, Pride's final words were whispered to the traitors who had once been his colleagues.

(I am in no mood to write a fighting scene definitely won't write that shit)

"You will regret this. The darkness you embrace will consume you... both of you + Lord Polaris will avenge me yada yada."

With those somber words lingering in the air, Pride took his last breath, his body slumping to the ground, lifeless.