Afterward, Damascus took Ellio's hand and led him outside to see the new Demon's Den.
The moment they stepped out of the Main Den and into the courtyard, Ellio couldn't help but stop.
The place he remembered as a bloody battlefield was almost unrecognizable.
The stone floors had been cleaned, the traces of destruction repaired, and the once-chaotic courtyard had been transformed into a lively and welcoming place. Guards and servants moved from one area to another, preparing decorations for the event that would take place later that day. Banners were being hung, tables arranged, and lanterns carefully placed throughout the courtyard.
It was difficult for Ellio to believe that this was the same place where they had fought only weeks ago.
As Damascus and Ellio walked through the courtyar
