Chapter 23: The Rise of Obsidian Black Pt7

Sakura slowly took his hand, and stood up on shaky legs.

"Wh-what do you mean by 'we'?" She asked, and Aetherion smiled as he looked around the empty warehouse.

"There is going to be a lot more blood spilt, but those who side with us will survive and gain unimaginable power. Those who try to stop us, will die, and their loved ones will beg for death," Aetherion explained as he turned to face Sakura. "I will become your sole reason for existing in this world, and then the next one."

Sakura took a step back, but Aetherion caught her wrist and pulled her against him.

"I don't have a reason to trust you," Sakura said, and Aetherion nodded.

"Then, I will just have to give you one," Aetherion said, and then he placed a hand on her head. "Let's start by giving you a taste of the power that you will wield if you follow me."