"What a complete dick..."
Asmodeus examined the woman's corpse for a few moments, scanning her body for any lingering divine energy he could devour before finally rising to his feet.
However, the golden energy within her chest had completely vanished, leaving nothing behind that could identify the person responsible. He did manage to discover something a little useful in the end, though.
'That little fragment...'
He opened his palm.
A tiny golden light floated above his fingers, surrounded by several layers of dark mana. Unlike the mark hidden within the woman's heart, this fragment hadn't disappeared when its original curse was destroyed.
Though half destroyed and lacking power, it still carried the traces from the Human Emperor and whatever existence helped him. More importantly, he could still feel the connection leading towards its owner.
"Hm..."
"Darling?"
Velvet approached, her eyes shifting between the dead woman and the strange light hovering above his hand.
