Chapter 107: B2: C7: Ramifications 2
“The anti-air barrier really is gone,” Zarian said, looking up.
He could feel its lack of presence with aura manipulation. There was no missing the disappearance of a powerful divine working like that.
Either Good Goddess Lovewar wasn’t a friend anymore or couldn’t use her boon for him. He wanted to think it was the latter, but he wouldn’t be surprised if Lovewar was unhappy with him. At the very least, he knew of one goddess who would accept his call regardless.
The crystal ball turned shadowy. In its glassy surface, an oily liquid swirled before taking the shape of a feminine humanoid. There were no defining features, but Zarian knew he was looking at what Luciana wanted to show him.
She really liked to play the mystery card, even after they’d spent countless years together as a spreading darkness with an indestructible shadow.
“Luciana,” Zarian said, some emotion entering his voice.
“Zarian,” she said in return.
Her voice was magnetic, inviting, tragic, and shadowy. The way she uttered his name held as much familiarity as the death of countless worlds did, making it sound beautiful despite the horror.
Zarian licked his lips. “Who are you really?”