Sarah says, "If you aren't taking the Pillars, then who are you going to take along with you?"
Azreal answers, his tone calm but resolute. "The Six."
Sarah blinks, almost startled. "The Six… I totally forgot about them. They will surely be delighted to be of use after such a long time. Just hope they haven't gone rusty."
Azreal shakes his head. "No, they haven't. So let's call them."
Sarah nods firmly. "I will assemble them then."
Azreal says, "In the meantime, I will go to the archive."
Sarah inclines her head. "I will be off then," she says, and disappears with a faint chime.
Azreal stands, raising one hand. He snaps his fingers and a dark gate forms before him, swirling with shadows. Without hesitation, he steps inside. The portal folds shut behind him.
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Second Gate of Hell
Arian landed gracefully, wings folding as Aria slid down from his back. She dusted herself off lightly, and Arian reverted back into his smaller form.
