“Kyoko, calm down and listen to me. Hear my words,” Darious clutched her to him, knowing she didn’t understand. “This is what they wanted… your guardians. It’s not the same as when you or I was imprisoned within the pit. They have the crystal and now control the demon realm… they will not be tortured. ”
“He’s telling the truth Kyoko,” Toya said from behind them.
Kyoko turned around but Darious didn’t give up his hold on her. He watched Toya over her shoulder wondering what his intentions were.
“Together with the crystal, we have enough power to control the demons and recapture those that are still loose… if we can find them.” He blocked out Darious’s presence as he stepped close enough to Kyoko to reach out and touch her… though he kept his arms relaxed at his sides by sheer will. “You
