ATHENA'S POVThe beast let out another enraged howl as its limbs reformed, free from my frost. Its milky eyes found mine with a chilling focus. "Your magic is but a parlor trick, little Luna. You will make a fine play before the end." I shuddered at its unholy gaze but did not back down. "Your threats mean nothing, monster. Release that captive's soul at once, if any spark remains within you!"It laughed mirthlessly. "His soul is long devoured. All that's left is the vessel of my new power." The creature stalked forward, heedless of Matteo's arrows raining upon its flesh. They bounced away, having no effect. Desperate, I sent my senses probing its shadowy form. There, deep within its corrupted aura, a faint pulse of life energy lingered. The real man, though, drowned under Millemaria's influence. If I could but awaken him..."Hold it off! I will try to reach the soul inside," I shouted to Sebastian. He flashed me a trusting nod before lunging at the beast, drawing its attacks. I clo
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