Then the crow visited Lucien. He also changed his form to a human and stood in front of the door while ringing the bell. Then, a disciple came out.

This crow demon conveyed the purpose of his arrival to pick up Lucien. Then the disciple asked him to wait and then entered to convey the message to Lucien and his master. Lucien then went out to meet the acquaintance who came to visit.

"Lord...," said the crow.

"What are you doing here?" said Lucien.

"Lord Tyrone is in danger," said the panicked crow.

"What about Leander and Leona?"

"They are not there. It would be a waste of time if I tracked their whereabouts. Because the only one I know is Lord Lucien."

"How did you know?" asked Lucien.

I was ordered by Lord Tyrone to look for you. He feels down that he has lost you. Finally, seven months ago, I found you are here. However, because lord Tyrone is entering his hermitage due to his molting period, he is delaying meeting Lord Lucien." The crow tells the story.

"I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore," Lucien said remembering he had killed people from Shira's kingdom without mercy.

"B-but... Sir..." objected the crow.

"Go back," While saying that, Lucien turned around and went inside.

The crow saw Lucien's reluctance to get involved in this matter and there was nothing he could do anymore, then left the temple.

Lucien meditated in the main hall. Master watched him from the door then went in and lit the incense on the altar. Lucien opened his eyes.

"Even though you appear to be meditating, your mind is currently not at ease. What's make you worry?" said the master gently.

"I have a friend, but unfortunately, he is on the wrong path. He has made blood everywhere. And now, I know some stealth will kill him. I thought that this was revenge for him. But previously, he had saved me, and he was kind to me. Therefore, my heart feels restless and worries for his safety."

"Master... So, what should I do?"

While kneeling, "Master... Thank you for your guidance so far. Disciple will not forget the virtues of the master. Disciple asks for permission to leave this shrine."

The master smiled and touched Lucien's head while saying, "May you be safe and bring safety to many people."

After saying goodbye to the master, Lucien said goodbye to the other disciples and bowed in front of them.

"I hope Tyrone can change into the good path. If he's still acting bad, I'll stop him." Lucien muttered with his sharp gaze straight ahead.

Arriving at Tyrone castle, a scream was heard.

"Argh!!!" Tyrone's roar echoed through the cave.

"What happened?" asked Lucien to the crow.

"Sir... It's a good thing you came. I tried to block the demons, but I couldn't. Right now, the demons are entering the cave where Lord Tyrone is isolating."

"Okay, I'll be there." Said Lucien who immediately went to the cave. Arriving there, Lucien saw many injured demons. They were unable to face Tyrone's immense power. Tyrone groaned in pain and tore through the surroundings. It is in the process of changing its skin and is very sensitive. Lucien came closer intending to help him, but the snake beat him with its big tail. But before hitting it, Lucien immediately jumped back and made a gap for the other demons to get out of the cave by saying, "Run everyone!!" While buying the time for the other demons to get out of the cave, Lucien tried his best to avoid his attacks without hurting Tyrone.

"Hey wake up, Tyrone," Lucien shouted. The huge snake just roared with its sharp golden eyes as if it was about to hunt down its prey. After making sure they were all out, Lucien intended to leave the cave. However, Tyrone wrapped around Lucien's legs and threw his against the cave wall. Lucien was cornered. When the giant snake's head was about to pounce on him, Lucien took the torch beside him and then chased it away. However, Tyrone emitted poisonous smoke at Lucien so that he doesn't get weaker. The strong poison made him stagger and fall to the ground.

Tyrone slowly transformed into a human, he also looked younger and more handsome. However, his eyes were not as usual. An empty gaze. Lucien was relieved that his friend had stopped throwing a tantrum.

"Aaarrrgghhh..." Lucien was shocked. He also held Tyrone's head with his left hand and said, "Looks like you're hungry." Lucien said that without any resistance from him. By then he had given up.

"Lucien, why are you here? What really happened?"

"I want to protect you. But unexpectedly, your strength is really great." In a small and weak voice, he said it.

"Hold on!!! Come on, bite me." While thrusting his arm at Lucien."

Lucien shook his head.

"No need. I... I will go... from here." Lucien also vomited blood from his mouth. Pain and heat burned Lucien's body.

Tyrone, the great serpent king can shed tears and be overcome with deep sadness. Then he emitted a magical aura that was so powerful that it cracks the roof of the cave until it was crushed, and its power pierced the sky. The sun shone brightly on the place.

"No!!! No!!! You can't leave me." He screamed hysterically.

"Don't you like bright places? But this way, I can see you clearly one last time. Live well after this."

"How can I live well without you?" Tyrone replied.

"Aaakkkh!!" Lucien vomited his blood again.

The venom of this snake is very strong than usual. What makes it strong is when it comes out of the change of skin or out of the hermitage. So, it was difficult for Lucien to survive. Ordinary people are sure to die. Because Lucien also has supernatural powers, he can still hold on for a while.

"Don't talk too much anymore," Tyrone said.

The sun shone on them both. Tyrone's long hair slowly turned into a silver-gray color.

In the heaven realm, "What power is that?" said one of the gods.

Another god replied, "That's one of the powers of the serpent demon."

"A great power to reach out until here."

"Yes. That's how it is."

****

In the room, Lucien lay down and slowly opened his eyes. "Where am I?" in his mind. He also found Tyrone sleeping in his half-stealth form, with his head resting on the bed while his tail was on the floor. It seems that he is faithfully waiting for Lucien. Not long after, Tyrone woke up and saw Lucien who was already conscious.

"Ah... Thank goodness you're awake. You've slept for two days and two nights."

"Why am I still alive?"

"That means it's not time for you to die yet," Tyrone replied happily seeing that he had regained consciousness.

Lucien tried to sit up and was helped by Tyrone.

"But the poison that flows in my body? I shouldn't have survived."

"There is an antidote in your body now. So, you won't die if you get hit by my poison in the future. But I won't let that happen again."

"How could that be?" Asked Lucien who looked surprised.

"You'd better rest. Don't think too much about it."

"You seem younger." Praise Lucien.

"Yeah." Tyrone smiled.

"Did the skin change work?"

"Yes. And my appearance has become younger."

There was a moment of silence and Tyrone continued, "Lucien..."

"What's up?"

"Thank you."

"About what?"

"Thank you for coming back here and intending to save me from those rebel demons."

"That.... Because you saved me once."

"I don't care the reason. But I'm glad to see you here right in front of me now," he said with a smile.