When it came to its senses, it saw the moon and the starry sky. Tonight there were dark clouds, and at this moment, a red falcon flew past the clouds.
Strange, when did it end up lying here?
This was completely different from what it had imagined. In its plan, these two weak yet well-informed humans would definitely recognize its appearance, which would save it the trouble of introducing itself. Next, it would imprint the darkness into their bodies, turning them into its eyes within the Imperial Capital, just as it had done with challengers in the past.
It could sense that the brave youth was still alive; it would find that youth and complete its unfinished business.
—Deliver the final blow to the youth, for that is the fate a hero deserves.
Yet now, it lay face-up in a pile of trash by the roadside, while its targeted prey grew more distant. Their conversation faintly drifted into its ears with the evening breeze.
"What was that all about just now?"
Argos asked in confusion.
