The three remaining demons stood in the Brotherhood of Shadow audience chamber waiting for Vincent. They had been welcomed home with huge celebrations and fountains of praise, especially Anathema who was given a hero"s return. The news of their exploits had reached home before they had, and their two incredible victories had enraptured the people. The Brotherhood of Shadow"s biggest threat had been neutralised—the two strongest and most influential angels destroyed. Samael, leader of the commander angels was dead, crushed like a fly by the mighty Anathema, and Icarus had been put out of action for a long time, maybe even forever.
The common people"s favour was fickle, and it instantly switched to the younger demon, leaving Phantom furious and indignant. They had cheered and clapped, throw
