The fires ignited by Degonris blazed like hell itself, churning up sand and sulfur; the castle had become a colossal incinerator, and through the roar, one could faintly hear the screams of non-human creatures, as the Black Armored Knights reveled around this massive bonfire.
In an area untouched by the billowing smoke and shadowed clouds, the tranquil darkness of the night nurtured a secluded spot. Serio sat on the withered branches of an old tree, staring into the distance at the flames. The chaos born from Kevin's power had dissipated, and his appearance remained that of an angel descended to the mortal realm.
A fiery shadow of a bat coalesced in front of him, the cloak burnt away in large patches, and Duke Delaries looked at the blaze with an expression of weariness.
"You have failed, Mr. Duke. I am surprised to see you return safely, that temperamental angel was kinder than I imagined," Serio remarked.
