His first meeting with Damascus had happened months ago, yet Ellio could still vividly remember the hatred that burned within the Demon's eyes and the way he had wanted nothing more than to kill him.
Ellio should have been afraid. He should have turned around and run the moment he recognized him.
After everything that had happened in the Eastern Dimension, approaching the Demon who once wished for his death should have been the last thing on his mind.
However, he did the exact opposite.
Even knowing that Damascus could still be a threat to his life, Ellio's feet instinctively carried him toward the helpless Guardian lying beneath the trees.
He didn't hesitate. Not even for a second.
Reaching Damascus, Ellio immediately crouched to his level and carefully examined his condition.
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