[Lightning and torrential rain detected. Temperature: 8 degrees. Master is requested to stay indoors.]
Many such personalized notifications rang throughout the eastern side of the Kirent borough.
Splash. Splash. Splash!
Thick droplets of water hit the ground with full force, drenching everything in sight.
The heavy thuds had little effect on the stillness in the depths of Borik Church.
"Ah!!!"
Darkness stirred in the small basement, consuming the sudden cry before it could reach someone's ears.
Inori dragged himself back until his back was pressed tightly against the cold wall. He hugged his damaged knees to his heaving chest, trying to minimize the space he occupied.
Crimson seeped out from various parts of his legs when he forcefully brought them closer.
"Huff... huff..."
His pale lips quivered with every breath he took. His face was as white as the bony skeletons hanging on the opposite wall.
There was nothing of his earlier arrogance left on his tear-soaked face.
