Cardinal Daemonic Pact

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Right as Apollo became weak, Fuhrer dashed to his aide. His whole demeanor did a reversal. The complete 180 shocked Apollo when he came back to his senses. Fuhrer's obsidian helmet retracted to reveal a slightly doting expression. He had already determined to follow through with his promise he made to himself as part of Apollo's identity was revealed.

"Forgive my unworthy behavior, my child. I swear to make it up to you," Fuhrer voiced before gently placing Apollo next to the sword buried in stone. As he looked at the injuries he caused in his rage, a pang of embarrassment flooded his mind.

'I have blasphemed my dear friend's legacy. Even if it was done unknowingly, it is still an act I committed nonetheless. No, an act is unfit, it should be called an atrocity,' Fuhrer inwardly thought. The turmoil presented by the fact Apollo was able to use that Zone for but a few fleeting moments was great.