C146 The Broken Future and the Future That You Want to Avoid.

"My lord..."

Midia lay prostrate on the ground, limbs splayed, his forehead pressed to the earth, not daring to lift his head. Marius turned away, silent.

"Where is the divine power I seek?"

A voice, flat and unyielding, cut through the air, causing Midia's body to shudder.

"I'm sorry, we were so close to success..."

Midia started to lift his head, about to speak, but in an instant