Leo I
What a monster.
Lightning cracked around the man, dancing around the surface of the ground like a hellish storm. The dust dissipated instantly, as if making room for the warrior. An intense light worthy of Micheal himself spawned from a tear in space. In its place, a mighty halberd shone even among the warm tone of the dawn. In the midst of this visual assault, Leo couldn't help but feel he was fighting the flaming arch angel himself, or at least a weaker version of him. Somehow, that thought made approaching him feel even more deadly.
In contrast to the demon's flashy display, the pope merely reached into his coat and armed himself with a jewel encrusted knife. Even with its modest showing, the knife still found a way to glimmer in the morning sun. He continued along his path, taking a strong step forward every time. His footing was as strong as his stare. It was as if he was squaring up to fight someone with every march forward. However, it was plain to see he was fighting himself.
Anastasia, this battle lies in your hands. Accept my faith and let your spirit guide you towards the future, he sent to her. From this moment on, I cast logic aside and let my soul slumber in the cold hands of fate. God shall be my blanket and you will serve as my pillow. In my rest, you shall think and I shall dream, for this battle will soon transcend logic itself.
The priest closed his eyes took a deep breath, holding a firm grip on the blade even as his body expanded and contracted. The wind that left his mouth blew like a powerful gust. "Amen,"
The strange thing about prayers is that they do not always calm the spirit. In fact, the priest's soul had never been so restless. Fear crawled through the surface of his skin and his eyes narrowed with stone faced determination. Yet his footsteps only became stronger. The steps that shook the ground rose in magnitude and his stance became even more firm that usual. In response to the man's declaration, he simply said,
"Both death and life are balanced by god's plan. Such an arrogant statement will be punished."