10-25-2014, 01:38 PM
Valdir was unfortunate in his delusion, but Michael did not lament the fact.
Nikolai was not impressed as he caressed the motionless girl. Michael intensified the pain he emitted through Valdir's mind to prevent him from tearing the room apart.
The need to do so was short-lived. Nikolai spun a stark web of fatal disintegration. Within seconds Valdir hung limp like a marionette held up by his strings.
Michael retracted his now useless net and the lifeless Valdir thumped on the floorboards. Michael spared a thought for the unfortunate victims of Valdir the Demon before returning his attention to Nikolai.
He saw no remorse in the man's eyes, but he could not be sure of anything when it came to the Ascendancy. Nevertheless, Michael approved. They had no time to waste on a volatile murderer like Valdir. Perhaps in time he could have been rehabilitated, but the Atharim - the world itself- did not wait on his actions.
Turning to the celebration displayed on the television, Michael noted the Ascendacy's double waving to cheering crowds amidst fireworks. If nothing else, he had discovered a portion of Nikolai's acumen, which was far from lacking. He expected nothing less. After all, the man ruled half of the world, but it was reassuring to see it first hand.
"Happy New Year,"
Michael responded in turn. In a much softer tone he spoke to himself, although Nikolai would likely be able to hear if he tried. "May it be a herald of a new era."
Nikolai was not impressed as he caressed the motionless girl. Michael intensified the pain he emitted through Valdir's mind to prevent him from tearing the room apart.
The need to do so was short-lived. Nikolai spun a stark web of fatal disintegration. Within seconds Valdir hung limp like a marionette held up by his strings.
Michael retracted his now useless net and the lifeless Valdir thumped on the floorboards. Michael spared a thought for the unfortunate victims of Valdir the Demon before returning his attention to Nikolai.
He saw no remorse in the man's eyes, but he could not be sure of anything when it came to the Ascendancy. Nevertheless, Michael approved. They had no time to waste on a volatile murderer like Valdir. Perhaps in time he could have been rehabilitated, but the Atharim - the world itself- did not wait on his actions.
Turning to the celebration displayed on the television, Michael noted the Ascendacy's double waving to cheering crowds amidst fireworks. If nothing else, he had discovered a portion of Nikolai's acumen, which was far from lacking. He expected nothing less. After all, the man ruled half of the world, but it was reassuring to see it first hand.
"Happy New Year,"
Michael responded in turn. In a much softer tone he spoke to himself, although Nikolai would likely be able to hear if he tried. "May it be a herald of a new era."
"She saw a flaring halo around his head, radiant in gold and blue. It shouted of glory and power to come"
"No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it."