Cold...
That would be most people feel when there back lies against the hard but cold floor, making them shiver unconsciously...
But meliodas isn't 'Most People'. He have experienced Coldness far more than... This. When you compare it to the Grace of a certain Archangel, from thousand years ago in the Holy War.
'Holy War...'
He thought bitterly, considering that was the time both him and Elizabeth got Cursed... Sadness and old Hatred resurfaced but he shook it off, burying it deep where it came from.
'When I take both heads of Demon King and Goddess of the Goddess Clan, I will destroy both clans afterwards...' a dark thought passed his mind, 'and Elizabeth will be safe from ha—'
"are you done daydreaming, meliodas 'Young Master'?"
?!
Meliodas's body reacted before his mind, launchimg to the opposite of the voice, once done, opening his eyes slowly, acting calm, inside startled and cautious.
Rabbit.
That's the best he can describe the... thing(?) in some distance away from him. Wearing black Sleeveless Shirt and Baggy Pants. in its right hand, a Staff, Earths Miniature imitation on both ends and Gold Handle.
He widened his senses, to try and sense his opponents strength,
'Strong... But not at a level where I had to realease my seal... hmm? about 11, 000BP?'(Meliodas)
"Who are you? And where am I?" Meliodas asked, outside acting nonchalant, subconsciously doing his best to appear vulnerable to bait Rabbit-Thing. while inside formulating strategies that would make Commanders green in envy.
It chuckles(I was about to write giggles here... but imagining that would be terrifying), clearly amused. "kukuku, I am Headon, Guardian of the ground floor of the tower." Meliodas stays still for a moment, waiting for the answer of his second question.
"Well then, let us start the Test. as I have a few more Guest coming, kukuku." Headon said, seemingly amused by his second statement, turning his back he began walking, ignoring meliodas's latter question.
"this way, Meliodas 'Young Master'." headon said, as if taunting him to attack while his back is exposed.
'Does this guy like to taunt newbies like me in the 'Tower'? and what kind of Tower is this anyway?'
While deep in thought, meliodas followed Headon by instinct. he was unaware of headon stealing a glance at him, also having his own thoughts for the matter.
'an irregular, huh? kukuku, this is getting... interesting.', Grinning, Headon stops infront of a Black Wall that easily Towers towards the Ceiling.
Feeling Headon stop, Meliodas pulled himself from his thoughts.
Headon took one last glance at Meliodas, then raised his hand that has his staff, in a swing. as he swung his staff, the Darkness revealed a Cage.
whats inside is what caught his interest, 'doesn't that look like the fishes from the Celestial Realm of the Goddess Clan?... I wonder what it taste...' Thought meliodas, the last part half-joke and half serious.
Headon pointed at the black ball in the middle of the Large Eel, he instructed, "If you can Destroy that ball you pass, you can also kill the eel if you so wish. but I advice you to be Cautious, as it is very dangerous even for 20 Floor Regulars."
Hearing headon, Meliodas paused to think, eyes shadowed by his bangs. suddenly... a Cruel Smirk made its way to his face. along with Demonic Aura and Battle Lust, thats a trait that exist for some Demons.
Headon fully faced Meliodas, even thought he got Goosebumps. But he resisted the small fear from expanding.
'What is this?! a Demon? Yes, but different from the Demons I know... kukuku, Great Changes will soon occur in the Tower, and I'm sure this Young Master will be the Center of it All. I look forward to it, meliodas... kukuku'
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