Angel Monarch

Chapter 46: Why Does It Have To Be Sad?

After a while Lucy finally arrived with the food and was happily surprised seeing Sera awake.

"Saint Seraphine! You're awake as well! I... I wanted to thank you... For saving me... I will never forget it!"

Sera looked a bit uncomfortable, but she ignored Lucy's weird way of speaking.

"Uhm... Your welcome..."

Bea was trying her hardest to not laugh and instead told Lucy.

"Thanks for the food. After eating and everyone recovered, we begin the bunker's exploration."

"As you wish, My Lady!"

Said Lucy with bowed head and left. Sera looked at Bea and asked the question that was on both of their mind.

"Why is she like that? When did she became a devoted follower?"

"Probably when you saved her from certain death by sacrificing yourself. And when I brought you back to life."

They looked at each other agaim and sighed.

"If even Lucy starts to act like that, what will happen when we rescue the others?" Asked Sera with a hint of exasperation, but also amusement.

"Just ignore it and act normal. If they have this much faith in us, that's good. Now lets eat!"

With that they both started devouring their food. It was nothing special just some monster's meat, but for them it tasted heavenly. After finishing they sprawled on the bed, satisfied. Bea was enjoying the peace, when suddenly Sera began to speak.

"When did this happen?"

She asked while looking at her Watches holoscreen. Her status window was open, but there were a couple of new words on it. Bea grew curious and opened Sera's status.

Name: Seraphine

Title: Angel Monarch

1st Kill: Archangel of Despair, Horror of the 3rd Tier

Life Essence Absorbed: 931/1000

Abilities: <Lightbringer>

Passive Abilities: <Angel Sight>

1st Transformation Ability: <Wings of Despair>

Transformed Passive Ability: <Indestructible>

Heritage: 1st Transformation: <Clear Mind> <Dawn's Radience> <...>

Items: <Fiendish Garb> <Midnight Crown>

'There is two new things, a Heritage and an Item. But her glaive is gone. Lets see their descriptions!'

<Dawn's Radiance>

Description: <Fighting in the darkness as a creature of light wasn't easy. He had to adapt and use his power in new ways. Instead of emitting light he shaped it into a weapon and he kept on fighting against the Maddened creatures. This proved very useful but he was still missing something. In the darkest of hours he finally found it and with its help he went on to slay billions.

But Madness comes for all and embraces all.>

You used Clear Mind and fought to the end, to keep your most precious thing safe. Your light shines ever brighter and you can shape it into any weapon you like.

'Why is her descriptions always sad? And she finally has an actual sword or at least close enough to one. Now the other one.'

<Midnight Crown>

Type: Headwear

Description: <The Night Demon like many demonic beings was a creature of pure power. His power was so strong that it could even empower its followers. But with power came desire and with desire came envy. The demons strength were in its followers, but in an envious rage it killed them all. The knowledge of murdering its friends and family consumed him.

In the end it went into hiding, that was its last conscious decision before Madness took over.>

Attribute: The crown of a Night Demon. It empowers any person who devoutly follows you, but increases your deepest desire.

'And yet again a tragic description, why does it have to be sad? At least all of our people have a use now, wonder how big is the power increase.'

Finishing reading she turned towards Sera who seemed to be absorbed in her own thoughts. Bea waited then asked.

"Where did your glaive go?"

Sera was a bit startled from Bea's voice, then thought for a while before said.

"Uh... I think the demon broke it? Everything happened fast so I'm not sure, but as you can see, I don't have it anymore so something happened to it."

"Yeah probably... I read your new descriptions. They are both sad."

They laughed at that, then Sera said. "Yes they are. Just like always. Also have you seen your own status window?"

Bea made a weird face and asked. "No, should I?"

Sera smiled. "Only if you are curious about your upgraded Heratige."

Bea's eyes widened with surprise and she quickly opened her own status window.

Name: Bea

Title: Queen of Nature

1st Kill: World Tree, Horror of the 1st Tier

Life Essence Absorbed: 879/1000

Abilities: <Nature's Call>

Passive Abilities: <One With Nature>

Heritage: <Seedling>

Items: <Branch of Life> <Melting Point>

Without wasting time she opened its description.

<Seedling>

Description: <...>

You have the Seedling of Life in your soul. Great power awaits those who understand their nature, for you this is especially true. You learned more about yourself, so your seed grew into a seedling. Your connection to nature ever deepens and your authority over it increases.

'The first part of the description didn't change. But this second part explains a lot... I could only save Sera because of this...'

Bea turned back toward Sera who was smiling at her. With that amazing brain of hers she already figured out what the description meant.

"Congratulations for upgrading your Heritage, I just hope the other upgrades will be easier."

Bea sighed. "Yeah me too."

"Anyway, we should go and check in with the others. We have a bunker to explore and people to transfer."

Bea felt that she tried to change the subject and went along with it.

"Okay, lets go! We should get this done as soon as possible, so we can have time for sex finally."

They both laughed and went out. Neither of them saw anything wrong with the room.

-A different part of the city-

In a dark room an 8 year old girl was lying on her bed. The only light source was a candle on her bedside table. The girl was looking at the ceiling, but she seemed to be elsewhere. Suddenly a tear ran down her face.

"Please hurry..." She whispered.

The room was in total silence, only a couple sobs could be heard. But then footsteps sounded from the outside and the jingling of keys. The lock in the door turned and a figure appeared in the doorway.

The girl sat up on the bed, she didn't have anything on and was very dirty. There were also wounds all over her, like she was tortured. She sat in a fetal position, as far away from the door as the chains on her limbs allowed it.

"Come now Freak, you don't have to be afraid. I just want to ask some questions about, you know who."

"Please... Lord Nightmare... I don't know anything..." The girl was weeping and trembling from fear.

"Maybe you just need a bit of motivation." Said Nightmare with a wicked grin on his face.