Confronting a mother

"Be careful. Remnants of divinity are still inside her!"

Wallen warned Hex before they engaged in battle. The warning also served to help Hex understand why Lira had those golden veins on her body and why her eyes were glowing.

Hex could tell with one glance that the woman before him was deranged. She wasn't the same beautiful and cheerful lady he was familiar with.

He didn't pity her. From the bits and pieces he heard from Hestia and Althea, she was one of the culprits behind the Witch's resurrection.

Lira growled at them threateningly. She stood before them with a slightly arched posture as if she had a hump on her back. Thick, viscous saliva dripped from her mouth each time she opened it.

Hex glanced at Wallen, who nodded at him. They didn't exchange more words. It wasn't necessary. Hex moved, activating his Flex Step.