Iskandar looked at Angel with deep disapproval in his eyes. "I see. You really do believe this."
"You really think burning everything will bring salvation."
He took a deep breath and tightened his grip on his sword. "Then let me tell you: I don't."
"I would rather burn to ashes in the flames with these men than become something like you."
"Because that is what humans are."
"Selfish, limited, biased, but also willing to die for one another."
Angel did not answer. The massive beast charged forward.
The flames became a towering wave, surging toward the remnants of the army.
Just then, "The Evening Bell has tolled."
A voice rang out from the shadows.
A black figure emerged from the flames.
A skull mask, a black cloak, and in his hands, the greatsword that had slain countless immortals.
King Hassan sighed softly. Angel had become a Beast after all. Was this also part of the trial?
On Caren's small arms, the densely packed Command Spells all lit up red at once.
The light of the Command Spells burst forth. King Hassan raised his sword and pointed it at the massive beast.
"What thou callest ascension to heaven can only be the evil desire of 666, not the Lord's intent."
"Beast of wrath, born of humanity's failings."
"The Agape thou desirest is the very source of resistance against thee."
Seraphim looked at him. "An apostle? You are..."
King Hassan did not speak. His greatsword was his answer.
"Hearken. What the Evening Bell proclaims-"
"Is thy name."
The massive beast roared, all seven heads spewing flames at once.
King Hassan rushed forward, leaving an indelible mark amid the flames.
Every step left another wound on the massive beast.
He appeared atop one of the Beast of Solma's heads. "From the abyss of