The Four Heroes.
Gattychan. Seraphelle. Mikazelle. Rindelle.
All lying unconscious or semi-conscious on the ground, protected by the golden barrier Valentine had created before fighting Seraphina.
Except…
The barrier was gone.
Satou's Devouring had consumed Valentine completely, including the divine power maintaining the sanctuary. The golden shield had dissolved the moment Valentine ceased to exist, leaving the four heroes exposed and defenseless.
Satou turned toward them, his crimson Berserk aura flaring back to life, bloodlust rising as he recognized the threat they represented.
These were the heroes who'd been sent to kill Seraphina. Who'd wounded her badly enough that Valentine could have finished her. Who'd been part of the invasion force that had nearly destroyed his settlement.
They needed to die.
His enhanced perception assessed their condition as he began walking toward them:
