Silence settled inside the barrier.
No one questioned Michael.
No one argued.
The only sound left was the Tower itself groaning beneath the weight of Leonhart's authority as the destruction percentage continued climbing without mercy.
[DESTRUCTION IN PROGRESS: 11%]
Oreo quietly stepped forward.
He didn't smile this time.
The playful dragon who had spent the entire journey teasing everyone simply closed his eyes and lowered his head.
"I understand."
Golden light slowly flowed across every scale covering his body.
Michael exchanged a glance with Gabriel and Uriel before the three Archangels stepped around Oreo, forming a perfect triangle.
Without hesitation...
Michael raised one hand toward the Divine Dragon.
"I, Michael, First Archangel, willingly surrender my life force."
Golden particles drifted from his body.
Gabriel smiled gently as she followed.
"I, Gabriel, willingly surrender my life force."
Uriel closed his eyes.
"I, Uriel, willingly surrender my life force."
