-Meanwhile, Erebos Castle-
Kegaku knelt in the dark room, the red neon lights casting an eerie glow around him. He kept his head bowed, but there was no resentment in his heart—only deep respect and admiration for his Master. Erebos knows best, he thought, the weight of his loyalty pressing down on him. Every decision, every command, it's all part of his greater plan.
He dared to lift his gaze, just enough to see Erebos at his workstation, meticulously mixing chemicals and adjusting vials. There was a calm precision in his movements, a mastery that Kegaku could only hope to emulate one day. The sight filled him with a sense of purpose, reminding him why he followed Erebos so unwaveringly.
"Master… future King Erebos," Kegaku began, his voice heavy with the burden of his failure. "I have failed to garner the Angelic girl you requested."
