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Chapter 10: Fire

In the heart of the city stood a large gothic coloured museum. The exterior heavily contrasted with the buildings which swallowed it. With its surroundings growing and changing rapidly, the historical buildings was slowly being forgotten. But it still stood proud. Fashioned with large wooden doors and pillars, it stayed unaffected by the multiple construction projects happing around itself. The glass dome enclosing the main room of the museum still crack-less, that was until today.

You landed on top of the rooftop with a quiet thud. Your hand came in front to cushion your impact with the glass before you reached behind and pulled out your snipping rifle. You simultaneously pulled your left foot back to prevent yourself from skidding any further. The glass on the museum rooftop was regularly cleaned making it hard for you to find the right footing.

The demon seemed unfazed by yours and Ten's appearances as he continued to examine the weapon he had so easily caught a few seconds ago. His feathered wings, kept him hovering a good few metres above the glass. "Does V.I.R.T.U.E not think I'm powerful enough to send their high-class pests?"

A familiar sound of a gun cut through the silence which followed after the demon. From the corner of your eyes, you witnessed a bright yellow beam light up the night sky, missing the demon ever so slightly. This caused Jungkook to scoff with annoyance. "Eyes this way, your high-class pests are standing right in front of you." He quickly picked himself up from the floor and aimed his weapon towards the creature.

"Don't tell me you're all that V.I.R.T.U.E has sent?" The demon replied before bursting out into laughter. The four of you didn't bother reply and instead, you watched in silence. This action only agitated the demon further. You watched as the demon's laughter calmed down when he did not receive a response. He went to lick his lips painstakingly slowly as his finger glided across the longest prong on Ten's sai. "Don't underestimate me. I may be fallen but I still retain my powers." He began before dropping Ten's sai onto the floor. "I am here for a reason." And with that, the demon curled his large feathered wings around his body and allowed himself to smash through the glass dome. Jungkook immediately followed suit by jumping down the hole the demon had created. His partner also closely behind

Rushing up towards the hole, you hastily halted your steps a few metres away and picked up Ten's sai. You could see him making his way over to you so you simply threw it up for him to catch.

"Thanks, I'll see you down there." Humming in response, you peeked your head out into the dark room below. The summer breeze blew softly against your navy locks as the atmosphere stayed silent. No sound or movement could be detected from below.

Carefully, you secured your rifle onto your back before blindly jumping into the dark room. Landing onto the tiled floor as quietly as possible, you took in your surroundings. Pausing for a moment, this allowed your eyes to adjust from the lack of lighting.

Blinking twice, the area you had landed in was clearer, it was now you noticed the damage of the impact. The demon had crashed into the main exhibition room of the museum.