Chapter 48: Broken and Repaired

“You 'do' realize what trapping my powers has done, don’t you?” Hestia’s voice was wary. Zane and Sera turned to look at her with question. She sent them a grim stare. “Every creature in this building has been released from my service, I suggest you get a handle on that before chaos reigns.”

“You mean they are acting of their own free will again?” Zane asked with a hardened but hopeful frown.

“Precisely. I set these measures in place so that there would be no revolts or uprisings. What happens to them now is no concern of mine. But if they are free…perhaps they will destroy the city you love so much,” Hestia directed the last of her words towards Sera. “You have made a grave mistake, my darling.”