104 Of Divinities and Decrees

'My personage does not change my decisions whence they have been made. What is said is said, voiced into the world forever to be,' said Zagan, finality echoing in his voice.

Zagan stood on his four legs, his thick coat of wavy black fur swaying as a strong westward breeze swept through. His head followed the breeze, looking back west, and he looked beyond as Li did, to the burning hellscapes he had called home for many hundreds of years.

Li knew the demons did not at all operate their society through sentimentality, following only the strong without regrets, but at that moment, he almost felt as if the demon yearned for home, however brutal it might have been.

"I ask of you, Elder One," said Zagan as his crimson eyes flashed, widening in focused resolve. "Should you traverse westward to face the demonic see, then I wish to go by your side."

"Of course," said Li.