Depression Plutus (Curse #4)

CHAPTER 67 Intense

THIRD PERSON POV

Ottilie's face was gray, her lips pale, and her body cold as if life was slipping away from her. Yophiel held her unconscious body in his arms, his heart pounding with urgency. With the speed of lightning, Yophiel soared into the air, his powerful wings cutting through the wind.

Nararamdaman ni Yophiel na tumitibok pa ang puso ni Ottilie. Maisasalba pa nila ang buhay ng dalaga, ngunit kapatid lamang nito na si Plutus ang may kakayahan na iligtas ito. Walang sinayang na sandali si Yophiel at hinanap agad ang kapatid nito. In mere moments, he found his brother Plutus, standing amidst the chaos in the desert alongside his two lieutenants and Riff.

The berserk demon Yadid was now bound in a black, thunder-like whip, held firmly by Amirion, Yophiel's second lieutenant.

"Plutus!" Yophiel's commanding voice boomed across the battlefield, carrying a mix of desperation and authority.

Mabilis na napalingon si Plutus sa kinaroroonan ni Yophiel. His ocean-blue eyes widened in shock as he saw his brother with Ottilie in his arms. In a blink, Plutus appeared in front of his brother, his face pale with fear.

"What happened to her?" Plutus demanded, his voice trembling as his gaze locked on Ottilie’s lifeless form.

"No time to explain," Yophiel barked with urgency. "Do something now, or she’ll die!"

Plutus clenched his fists as raw emotion surged through him, his heart twisting painfully at the sight of Ottilie. He gently took her from Yophiel’s arms, holding her as if she were the most fragile thing in the world.

"I’ll explain everything later," Yophiel added.

Mariin na tumango si Plutus habang may nag-iigting na mga panga, "Meet me at the mansion when you're done here," he said and then turned towards Riff. "Riff, you'll come with me."

"Yes, boss," tugon ni Riff nang makalapit ito sa tabi ni Plutus.

Yophiel gave his brother one last nod. "I’ll take care of things here and catch up soon. Just... focus on saving her."

Without another word, Plutus vanished into the shadows, Riff following close behind.

Nang mawala sina Plutus at Riff, biglang nagbago ang temperatura sa buong paligid. His eyes blazing as he fixed his gaze on Yadid, who was thrashing against Amirion’s unyielding grip.

"Boss," Amirion grunted, holding the thunder whip tightly. "What do we do with this giant? Napapagod na akong hawakan siya."

Lumapit naman itong si Steele, "What about the girl?" Walang emosyon na tanong nito.

Ngunit binaliwala lamang ni Yophiel ang tanong dalawa, at matalim na tinitigan si Yadid.

"Bring him here," malamig na utos nito.

Amirion yanked the whip, dragging the struggling demon closer. "Pwede bang kalmahan mo lang? Napapagod ako sa kakapiglas mo!" Reklamo ng binata hanggang sa madala niya ito sa harapan ni Yophiel.

Yadid’s confidence wavered as he felt the sheer power radiating from Yophiel. Tahimik man ito, pero mararamdaman ng kahit sino ang galit nito.

"You're beyond saving," Yophiel's voice was dripping with venom. "You cursed me. You harmed my brother’s beloved. I’ve had enough of your sins."

Bakas sa mukha ni Yadid ang pagkataranta sa sinabi ng prinsipe. "Wait! Hindi mo ako pwedeng patayin!" Tarantang mutawi nito. "If you kill me, you’ll never know how to break your curse!"

Yophiel smirked darkly, his golden eyes glowing with fury. "That doesn’t matter. I can live with my curse. But you…" He raised his hand, energy surging from his palm. "You won’t live to regret your actions."