“MOM!”
I looked up to see Sylph running across the battlefield towards the pair of Enforcers that held her mother. I closed my eyes as the tears flowed. I already knew what had just happened.
Oz grabbed the young teen and held her back as the two Enforcers carried Glima’s body to one of the trucks.
I looked over at ArchBishop Mavery. The balding man had gotten blood all over his white jacket and pants. The stunned look on his face was still there as he tried to process what had just happened.
“She was an ally.” I looked at the two Enforcers. "Please have her buried properly.”
ArchBishop Mavery nodded slowly. He turned to Trent. "You’ve built quite a team.”
Trent smiled. "Just doing what you told me to.”
The Archbishop nodded. "Come. We need to talk more about this.” He looked at me. "You too Atlas.”
“I’d rather stay here with Gesai.” I looked down at her.
Hye and Justia were still working on her. Her hands were still black and her skin looked a little melted up to her elbows. A few of her fingers looked like they had fused together, but her face looked more peaceful.
“Atlas!” ArchBishop Mavery glared at me. "NOW!”
“Go.” Justia touched my arm. "We’ve got her.”
I put my hand over Justia’s and nodded. I lifted up Gesai’s head and Justia slid her lap under the older woman’s head. The brunette Healer stroked Gesai’s red hair as she used the little healing magic she had to help her father try to save the teacher’s hands.
I stood up. "Coming.”
When we reached the armored car, there was a part of me that wasn’t surprised that Rix was beside me.
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“What is she doing?” The ArchBishop put his arm across the door.
“Coming with us.” Trent gently took the other man’s arm down and motioned for Rix to get in.
Trent sat next to Mavery and across from Rix. I sat next to Rix.
There was an uncomfortable silence as the vehicle started moving.
“Why is she here?” The ArchBishop finally broke the silence.
“Because she knows everything.” Trent shrugged. "And it’s easier to have her here, then to relay the information later.”
“Why would you bring someone like…” Mavery looked at Rix and had no idea how to finish that sentence. “HER?!?”
“Because of this.” Rix pulled on her shirt to reveal a brand on her chest that looked almost exactly like mine. She didn’t seem the least bit embarrassed by how much of herself she was showing along with the seal.
“I’m going to have to redo the seal.” Trent shook his head.
“Wait?” I looked at Rix. "Is she a Godling too?”
Rix let out a small laugh and held out her left arm. She touched the crystal to display her stats.
Rix Zeb - Level 7 - PK
Age: 18, Hair: Red, Eye color: Brown, Height: 5’9”
834.5 Exp
Sugaru
10 Power 8 Defense 10 Speed
1 Magic 5 Recovery 5 Aura
Stat Points: 16
Hide Presence, Dash, Mark, Shadowstep, Godslayer
Passive: Targeting, Sixth Sense, Erase Presence, Sense Divinity
I swallowed ”Sugaru?” I scooted a little further from her.
“Yes.” She shut off the display. "That’s why I told you not to kill anyone.” She shook her head. "It would be bad enough for people to learn the truth about me, but you…” clicked her tongue and drew her finger across her throat. "The other Gods would burn this part of the world down to kill you.”
“You’re not going to kill me?” I was suddenly feeling very vulnerable.
Rix gave me a look I’d seen way too many times that told me I’d just asked a stupid question.
“When did..?” I looked from Trent to Rix. "When did this happen?”
“I realized it when I collected her at the end of the first week.” Trent sighed. "At first I was a little concerned, but…”
“I think you’ll do good.” Rix settled back in her seat. "So I let Trent seal my Mantle and bind me to you. Justia might be your High Priestess, but I am your Guardian.”
I looked at Trent. "So she knows everything?”