Chapter 1946

"Kill him! Avenge them!" Azrael screamed. "Hang on. Let's set aside what happened at Ysle Springs for now. I've got something else I need to—" But before Perseus could finish his sentence, Azrael fell to his knees with a mix of anger and despair. "What are you doing, Azrael? Quick, get up." Frowning, Perseus tried to pull Azrael back up onto his feet, but the latter's knees remained glued to the ground. Stubborn as a buck, Azrael continued to kneel as he cried out, "I'm useless, Perseus. I can't seek vengeance for my people by myself. I've never begged anyone before. You're the first and the only person I'll ever get on my knees for! I'm begging you to help me just this once. Kill that bastard Javier, and I'll do whatever you want. I'll even serve as your slave for the rest of my life…" "Get up. You and I are friends. You're no slave to me," Perseus said. He understood what Azrael was feeling. Javier was the epitome of evil and had caused the deaths of far too many people. Even