Dark smoke curled from its lips as it inhaled deeply, savoring the mortal air. "Now I shall cause calamity upon every human. I will start with you."
Silence fell like a blade. No one dared move.
None of them smiled.
Nolan's expression didn't change. He watched the demon as if studying an insect. Cold amusement flickered in his eyes. He tilted his head, voice low and steady. "I'd like to see you try."
The demon's laugh cracked the air, an ugly sound that made the cavern tremble.
"No last words?" Nolan murmured, and in that single, quiet phrase there was no fear, only the promise of violence.
