Book 4: Chapter 21
It sensed a great disturbance.
An aperture shattered violently within one of Its prime domains.
It was no surprise when the Chainmaiden herself soon appeared, requesting an audience.
It exercised Its Influence to manifest a portion of Its Will within the maiden’s domain.
Visions of opaque crystal, tinted a violet hue, filled its senses as It appeared.
The maiden was tethered hand and foot by chains, suspended within the center of the crystal void. It sensed that the chains caused the maiden immense pain, and It sampled the sweet savor of it.
“Exalted one…” The Chainmaiden bowed her head before It. “The foul Demon of the Cursed Flame hast returned. It violates thy realm and commits grave transgressions. And it has grown yet stronger still.”
It seethed inwardly.
The Husk had kept its promise.