Chapter 20: Betting On The Holy Side.
With the crimson constellation bleeding into existence, my eyes fluttered open to catch a glimpse of its herald, its surreal glow illuminating the desolate and barren landscape slowly crawling to life.
Sccrrch....!
As the constellation's shape became more pronounced, its immolating light shone even brighter, prompting the dark mist to recede, as though it were desperately trying to escape the crimson rays.
'Yeah, that's it! Push that filthy mist back to where it belongs!'
I grinned.
Filled with a sudden surge of vitriol and perhaps, dark excitement, I watched the dark mist retreat into the depths of the shadows.
I did so, until eventually, I could see it no more.
Finally...
I let out a tense breath. However, it was in that moment, when all I felt was a deep sense of relief that a frown crept onto my features.
'...Seems like the dark mist has affected me much more than I thought.'
I mused under my breath, brows tightly drawn together.
