I will return

23

The total control I have over Luis makes me smile. As he walks towards the control room, I continue to observe every detail through my visor. I see him deactivate the alarms without problems. It takes less than two minutes, and all while I, with my tools in hand, begin to cut the crystal that protects the Daemon Ritus.Every movement is meticulous, calculated. The sounds of the cutting are barely audible, masked by the rain and thunder outside. My excitement grows with each passing second. My hands are firm, but my heart is pounding as I feel the burning in my chest increase. It's a sign... one that tells me I'm close, very close.In the end, I manage to make the hole in the glass. I see the laser lights disappear, giving me free rein to take what has always been mine. I look at the Daemon Ritus through the opening and smile."Hello, old friend," I whisper, my voice barely audible.The burning in my chest is stronger than ever, almost unbearable. The power that emanates from him makes me feel euphoric. I reach out my paw, ready to finally touch him again."You're ready to come back to me," I murmur with a mix of excitement and satisfaction, savoring the moment.But just when my fingers are about to brush the surface of the Daemon Ritus, something changes. I hear a voice behind me, one that is not Luis's.My heart freezes for a moment, and my mind races trying to understand what is happening. I turn slowly, and my eyes meet someone unexpected."Shit..." is all I can say.