Chapter 2: Blood For Blood
The woman in the sky heard his firm answer without hesitation, then locked eyes with Darian seriously. He didn't look away or even flinch—there was a desperate, almost suicidal determination in him.
She gave a slight nod. She didn't need to ask anything; just seeing where he was and knowing the state of the world, it was obvious he'd lived a rough life. He believed this was the biggest chance of his life. But... he had no idea about the terrifying abyss he was about to jump into.
Faced with such determination, and realizing he had no way back, her gaze softened. She felt a bit sorry for him, but also saw a reflection of herself in him.
*Whoosh*
With a quick move, Darian watched her wings beat skillfully and a strong gust of wind burst out. In a second, she landed calmly in front of him.
Just like he'd sensed before, the moment her feet touched the ground, her wings vanished like they evaporated. It was surreal—they clearly weren't part of her body. She was human like him... or almost—she was a High Human.
Standing in front of her, Darian felt extremely suppressed. Maybe it was because of her beauty—he'd never seen anyone like her up close...
"My name is Rhea," she said with a light smile, looking him straight in the eyes. "I used to be a regular human just like you. After a full awakening, our body changes, and we become High Humans. What you're feeling is a natural kind of suppression."
She introduced herself and quietly analyzed him. She'd recruited many before and seen this scene play out countless times.
But, unlike almost every other normal guy, Darian's eyes didn't wander to her curves, which honestly surprised her. He was just feeling the natural suppression but still kept his gaze steady, looking her right in the eyes.
After a few seconds, he answered, "M-My name's Darian."