Path of Annihilation—Savior and Destroyer

Elise's face turned a bright red as several children crowded around her. Some pulled at her arm or berated those who pulled her arm or jumped with glee.

Turning to her new King for any assistance, she sighed when he only shook his head.

For her, their screams brought back memories of other screams she knew all too well. Screams of the bleeding and deceased, the grieving who had suffered unimaginable loss. At the same time... these were screams of joy.

Because of her... but mostly Nick. Internally, Elise vowed to not give herself any credit. She had sacrificed countless generations to the demons and undoubtedly would've sacrificed this one as well.

Nick was the one who saved them, even though he was a Progenitor of Destruction. He was the one who faced a demon when all she did was erect some barrier.

"Elf, me thank you!"