Orphans
[Divergence: 49%]
The notification was blood red in the center of the darkness. Nikolai opened his eyes, and he felt pain everywhere in his body. The branches danced in the breeze above him, unhindered.
"You are mine," the voice, which felt like stabs in his ears, said. Nikolai flinched and jumped upward, looking in the direction of the source. Lilith met his gaze with a grin. "You are the dark being my generals met and the person who killed the serpent. You are no human."
It was wishful thinking to believe he could contend against Lilith with his darkness alone. However, it was already a miracle that he survived. Her interest was piqued because of his darkness and Limit Break.
"Is that why you are here?" Nikolai tried to stand up, but he found that his body was drained of mana and refused to listen to him.