A deafening silence descended upon the world.
Though no one had spoken in some time, this silence was different.
Even nature held its breath. The sounds of the winds stilled, and even the distant lightning ceased its rumble, as if the very elements feared provoking the wrath simmering in the hearts of those present... Or more like the Saints were now existing in a world of their own, these disturbances practically became nonexistent.
It was already cruel that she had died, but to die in such a humiliating way...
Drip. Drip.
Drops of blood fell from Hamada's clenched fist, splattering softly against the floor.
A Saint's blood.
His body trembled imperceptibly... just enough that only those of equal standing could notice. It was a tremor of restraint, of a soul barely keeping itself from roaring in fury.
Yet, ironically, his eyes had dimmed. The fire in them extinguished.
Beside him, Callista stirred.