Can I have some hot cocoa with milk?
The Boy asked timidly.
Of course.
Peterson agreed readily and asked the Female Colleague sitting next to him for some Cocoa Powder.
Seeing this scene, Wood couldn't help but smile: "——Get along well! I'm heading off work now!"
See you tomorrow.
“See you tomorrow.”
Wood smiled and said goodbye to his colleagues.
Little Anubis, crouching in the cardboard box, immediately let out a reluctant whimper, his tail thumping hard against the box.
Wood felt helpless and knelt beside the cardboard box, scratching the Puppy's head. "Darling, you're a big Boy now; you can't keep acting like a child in kindergarten~ You'll still see your Papa tomorrow, won't you?"
I want to believe you, but there are other scents around you.. I don't like that scent..
Little Anubis looked up, his pointed ears twitching.
Dad, are you keeping something from us?
How could I possibly keep things from Little Anubis? Come here, let Daddy give you a kiss~
Wood forced himself to remain calm as he picked up Little Anubis, taking a deep breath of his warm, furry belly: "See you tomorrow, Little Anubis~"
See you tomorrow, Papa~
Little Anubis drooped his ears dejectedly.
Looking at Puppy's pitiful appearance, Wood gritted his teeth and turned, walking straight toward the exit of the office area.
..
..
After stepping out of the office building, Wood took out an umbrella and opened it.
The Archangel followed silently by his side, walking with him through the rain-drizzled streets and into a secluded, deserted back alley devoid of surveillance cameras.
Respected Archangel, what is it that you have been looking for me for?
I have always known about Benjamin and Arthur.
And then? As an Archangel, how do you plan to save them?
I will not save them.
What?
Wood was shocked: "You are Archangel Gabriel! One of the Seven Archangels before God! You once had Three Manifestations for the people living in these Lands, slaying the Fire-breathing Demon, celebrating the birth of America, reminding the Principal to expand the Dormitory to adopt orphans. Why now, why.. why.."
Benjamin had long since become part of the Stone Demon.
Gabriel said coldly.
—What nonsense are you talking about!
Wood was furious: "Benjamin sacrificed himself as a Sacrifice just so his parents, brothers, sisters could live a life of abundance! His Soul is so pure he could go straight to Heaven, yet you actually say he is part of a Demon! Are you truly the Archangel Gabriel recorded in the Bible? Or—is the person standing before me right now a Stone Demon in disguise!"
Why would you say such things? Because of that guy by your side?!
That guy? Boss?
[That's right!]
The Archangel's voice was as cold as absolute zero, the Holy Sword in his hand shimmered indistinctly.
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Author's Note: Note: Gabriel does not use the term Master, because Master carries the meaning of "owner," and Gabriel would not call any being other than God "Master."
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Chapter 24 Gabriel and Gargoyle (11)
What are you going to do?
Sensing that something was wrong with the atmosphere, Wood gripped the handle of his umbrella tightly and shouted, "I am—"
What are you?
I..
Even if I were to treat you as a human, you would still be a villain who has violated the gods' prohibition and must descend into hell; let alone the fact that you are not human, you can receive that guy's power, even transform that guy's power into a brand new kind of power!
That.. that still has nothing to do with you!
Wood shouted, "That's right! I'm a terrible person! A homosexual! A debauchee! Obsessed with the vanity of being a hero! A habitual liar! A thief more than once! In close contact with heathens! I have never believed in the god you serve! But I—I love this world! I am not the type to stand by and watch while others suffer! Arthur's business originally had nothing to do with me! I intervened in this because I couldn't stand by and watch him, an innocent man, be killed as a Sacrifice by his own parents! His Soul handed over to a Demon!"
Are you accusing me?
The Archangel stepped forward, the Holy Sword in his hands having already mostly coalesced into a physical form.
If you help me resolve this matter, completely eliminate the Stone Demon, save Arthur and Benjamin, punish the guilty Montbanes V and Wife, I.. I.. I will acknowledge you as a great Angel..
Wood trembled as he emphasized his words, intimidated by the Archangel's aura. He retreated unconsciously until he reached the end of the alley, his back pressed against the hard, cold wall.
.. As a respected and worshipped Archangel, you should be casting out evil when your lambs need your salvation!
I will deal with the matter of Montbanes V and Wife—but before I deal with them, I must first deal with you and that even greater filth behind you!
The greater filth.. behind me.. You.. you don't mean—ah!
Before the words "my boss" could even leave his mouth, the Holy Sword in the Archangel's hand had already pierced the hard wall, grazing Wood's left ear, causing him to scream in terror, "W-what are you doing?! Even though I am a man without faith, I am also, also.."
Your crimes are enough to send you to Hell.
The Archangel spoke coldly, his large, hard hand with a white marble texture grabbing Wood's collar, his wings spreading from his back to carry both himself and Wood into the sky.
Now! Take me to see that guy immediately!
You.. you..
Wood, terrified that the Archangel would suddenly let go and drop him, strained to grip the Archangel's arm with both hands, pleading, "The Boss lives on the Third Floor of the Museum every day. You can find the exact address of the Master Private Art Museum just by picking up any free New York City Tourist Brochure. Why do you still have to, have to.."
—If I could directly enter that guy's Barrier, I wouldn't waste my time capturing you!
The Archangel's voice carried a chilling murderous intent.
.. Huh? You can't enter the Boss's Barrier? The great Archangel is actually unable to enter the Boss's Barrier! Hahaha! Ha—ha—ha!
Wood couldn't help but burst into laughter, nearly being thrown from the high altitude by the Archangel, if he hadn't been gripping the Archangel's arm with both hands.
Don't, don't let go! If you let go, I'll fall to my death! Even an Archangel shouldn't kill innocents—
[You are not innocent.]
Fine, in your eyes, I may not be considered innocent, but.. but if I die, the Boss will never let you off! Even though I am nothing more than a little pet to pass the time for him, still—killing me would be a direct provocation against him!
Wood, terrified of death, carefully emphasized his "importance": "Anyway, you.. you'd better hold on tight and not throw me down! I.. I.. wait!"
A bolt of lightning suddenly flashed through Wood's mind: "That time on the subway, your original plan was to grab me and force me to take you to see the Boss, wasn't it?"
Yes, that's exactly right.
The Archangel's voice pressed down on Wood's heart, heavy and stern as stone.
I originally planned to drive the Weird Subway carrying you to forcibly break through that fellow's Barrier, but I didn't expect you to be able to attract something so filthy and vile, which destroyed my Sacred Barrier and exposed my whereabouts. After that.. that fellow also sensed your aura, so I could only pause the plan and throw you out.
“.. Are you saying that the strange Girl looking for Papa was attracted by me? If the subway hadn't stopped midway and the Girl hadn't appeared before me, the Weird Subway would have continued advancing under your control until it crashed into Boss's Museum?”
Wood's voice and body were trembling.
“The Girl, the Girl..”
The Girl is filth! Absolute filth! You, who can attract such filth, are clearly not—
I won't allow you to attack her! He is a very lovely Girl! He just wants to find his Papa!
Wood shouted angrily.
He even forgot that he was currently being carried through the air by his collar by Gabriel, he began throwing punches and kicks at Gabriel, shouting, "You—!"
Do you want to die? If I let go, you'll fall to your death immediately!
Falling to my death would be better than being held in your hands! Being used as a hostage to blackmail my Boss!
Wood roared with hatred, "I thought that as an Archangel, you would possess a noble and pure soul, but I never expected you to be so rigid and cruel! You ignore the terrible tragedy happening right beside you, focusing only on dealing with me, who is trying to stop this tragedy! Simply because I am a pagan who does not believe in your God! And my Boss, that Girl looking for his Papa.. they, they all—ah!"
Wood screamed again as Gabriel suddenly let go.
I, I—
In the next second, he fell back into Gabriel's control.
Can you shut up now?
Gabriel looked at him coldly.
Don't think that just because you are an important Hostage, I won't kill you right now.
You, you, you.. you..
Wood took a deep breath and cursed at Gabriel, "You really dare to kill me right now?!"
Of course—huh?
Gabriel's voice suddenly changed.
Immediately after, a golden light emerged behind Gabriel.
That golden light pierced through Gabriel's chest like a sharp sword, but it came to an abrupt halt the moment it was about to touch Wood's body.
“You, you..”
You—
“It's me.”
Master's voice rang out as he appeared behind Gabriel and before Wood, like a descending deity.