The monster scanned the area with a slow, careful movements until its gaze landed on Asmodea and Barbatos.
The moment it registered them, the monster stiffened.
Then Zagreus chuckled.
"Yo," he said, tilting his head, "looks like you're in some deep trouble."
The monster shifted its gaze to him, puzzled.
Why was one of the invaders acting like he wasn't involved in all this?
Zagreus grinned wider.
"Those two people you're afraid of? They're just guards. For him."
He pointed toward Nameless Death.
"That guy is a Heavenbreaker. He's picking his personal guard, so he wants to see how they fight."
The monster blinked slowly, processing the words.
"Pick one of them," Zagreus said. "If you lose… well, you know the rules of this place. But if you win, we'll grant you a wish."
Nameless Death was more confused than the monster.
"What are you doing? I told you—"
Before he could finish, the monster let out a metallic snarl.
