56: Trap

The time kept trickling away. Ultimately, Azekiel decided to end the act and finish the young man before he could come out of his illusion.

He carried a knife as he walked closer to Elijah. Elijah couldn't see Azekiel getting closer. He only saw the statue standing as if lost in some thoughts.

"Have I proven my worth now?" the King of Greed inquired.

Azekiel stood right before the young man, ready to strike.

[Warning: Life-threatening danger detected. Activating Passive Ability: Protection]

Azekiel's knife came slicing down. At the same time, a system notification appeared. The system notification didn't come for Azekiel this time.

It was the System of Greed that had responded by alerting the young King of Greed.

The notification came as a surprise. He didn't see the statue attacking him, but he was sure that his system wasn't wrong.

Before Azekiel's knife could even touch the King of Greed, a translucent light surrounded him.