Chapter 217 - Findings
Scarlett wondered if reaching Beld Thylelion would help her learn more about the system, this whole ‘Anomalous One’ business, and what her role in this world actually signified. Were there things waiting in that place that differed from in the game?
It was a distinct possibility now, it seemed. She was hoping so, at the very least, but she also needed to be ready to be disappointed.
Regardless, she had been set on going there for a while. Even if the main quest hadn’t told her to do so at the threat of death, she didn’t want factions like the Hallowed Cabal getting there first.
Returning her focus to Anguish, Scarlett studied the Vile briefly. Anguish met her gaze.
“…I suppose if that is the extent of what you know, then it will have to suffice,” she eventually said, not hiding the mockery in her voice. “I will simply have to seek out the remaining information myself.”
Anguish sneered at her. “Always the proud one, are we? Though I will admit I’m intrigued by what you’ll do. It would be a shame if your plans were to fail, wouldn’t it?”
“You are overly optimistic if you believe you will be allowed to observe my movements as you have before.”
“Oh, no need to fret.” The demon replied with a cold grin. “Even if Rosalina tries to keep me in the dark, I’ll find out someday. Unlike these fragile mortals, my existence won’t wither away in just a mere few generations. Rosa will draw her last breath eventually, so it’s only a matter of time before I am free to return to my domain once more.”
“That assumes your domain will remain yours for that long.” Scarlett shook her head. “But we both know that there is no such guarantee, is there?”
Anguish’s expression darkened slightly.
“On that note,” Scarlett continued, “now that Malachi possesses part of your Authority, how much control will she have over the Blaze of Anguish? Will that be enough to face the other Viles? From what I know, they have been making moves to encroach on your domain after discovering that you harbored an incarnate.”
Anguish looked at Scarlett for a few seconds with Rosa’s face, then shrugged. “Who knows? That half-blooded thief may have stolen some of my Authority, but even I cannot be certain how much. You shackling me inside this vessel restricts me in more ways than one. But regardless of whether she had taken it all or none of it, she would not have been able to wield it as I can, nor would the denizens of my domain listen as they do to me.” The demon’s smile turned sinister. “I’ve trained my pets well.”