章 190: Cycle

When Luisa realized that she had no chance of doing anything against the man in front of her, an oppressive silence overtook the place. 

The reality of the situation was overwhelming, and fear clouded her thoughts.

The icy, triumphant voice of the mysterious leader of the invaders cut through the silence after a few moments.

"You realize the situation you're in, right?" He asked.

"You're a monster." Luisa muttered.

The leader of the invaders tilted his head, his skull mask remaining as inexpressive as ever, a grotesque parody of curiosity. 

"Monster? Perhaps. But I understand what it takes to change the world. And you, Matriarch of the Selvarum Family, you will be the first because of your insolence."

With an agile movement, he grabbed the dagger again, his invisible eyes fixed on it. The lilac light from the walls continued to pulse faintly, a flickering reminder of the power she couldn't access and also of time standing still.