Noah's smile deepened behind his helm!
He didn't even turn to look at the Primordial Death as it stretched its massive limbs, testing its recovered freedom with movements that created tears in the surrounding space. His gaze remained locked on Diviticus, recognition burning between them of exactly what had just occurred.
Yes, the only action she would have taken…the only response that satisfied both her curiosity and her position…was precisely what she had done. She had tested him by releasing a creature that even Dukes struggled to contain.
If he proved to be somebody of significance, he might defend himself and reveal his true nature. If he was nobody, he would simply die, and when questioned about such a result, she could merely shrug and point out that he had specifically requested the creature's release.
The scene that followed was one of tyrannical confidence and glorious indifference!
