The group of angels had just finished with the monstrous crabs. Their eyes were cold and merciless as they watched the last of the monsters writhe in pain. The glowing orb in the hands of their leader drained the beast's last bits of life, ripping its soul away.
Suddenly, a frown crossed the angels' faces as they detected something approaching in the distance.
The branches of the trees rustled, and the leaves shifted. None of the angels appeared alarmed, as their senses had already gauged the newcomer's strength.
Moments later, a young man stumbled into view, his body covered in dirt, his face a mask of pure fear and panic. When his gaze met the group of angels, his initial reaction was shock and horror, but that quickly shifted to disbelief and joy.
