Bab 701: Look up

"That one tastes better than Maleficent. Shall we continue?"

Heliot let out a shallow breath and his sword disintegrated like sand. His actions cause Samael's brows to raise.

"There's no point." The wind calmed down as the sand thinned out. "I admit defeat."

"So soon?" 

"I am not foolish enough to continue a battle, knowing the outcome," Heliot explained with his usual toneless voice and glanced at Lilou. "They said people would protect their beloved and keep them away from harm. I wonder how can you bring her here knowing it isn't an ideal place for such a silly girl like her."

"You'll regret that in the future." Samael chuckled as he gazed down at Lilou, who was still clinging to him tightly. "Even if, let's say, it is dangerous, it is not for me."

He raised his head and smiled at Heliot. "So, will you look after her? I will clean up the mess I brought here so we can call it quits."

"My people had already shed blood."