บท 135: Mirror

It took Luctudeus a while to realize that Hade was not at all joking, and when he did, his expression turned unsightly.

Just what part of soul pact was the brat failing to understand?! His strength was now their strength and vice-versa!

Hade, feeling all sorts of conflicting emotions via their symbiotic connection, could not help but feel a little guilty. That said, he still found this version of the ice griffin a lot more tolerable than the grouchy, aloof variant who still thought he was at the pinnacle of all existence.

So what if Luctudeus had been wrongfully imprisoned? So what if he had had a significant portion of his stolen away from him? Did that mean that Hade owed him any favors? Hell no!

"Nothing comes for free in this world. You of all... creatures should know that," Hade did not relent lecturing his familiar, easily shrugging off the glare laden with unbridled contempt he beamed at him.