Then he landed.
The presence was close now.
"Enough hiding," Rowan said coldly. "I know you're nearby. Show yourself."
His eyes sharpened.
"If you don't… I'll end you instantly. No explanations. No mercy."
The air rippled.
Something shifted.
Then it vanished.
Invisible.
Rowan frowned.
A high ranking demon.
He could tell instantly.
The pressure was wrong thick, malicious, tainted.
Suddenly, the air behind him warped.
A figure appeared pure black, its form tall and twisted, claws extending from its hand like curved blades. Its eyes glowed crimson.
"Hey, human," the demon sneered. "Watch how you speak. You threaten me before I even introduce myself?"
Its grin widened.
"And what's a little kid like you doing out here alone?"
The demon licked its lips.
"Don't worry. I'll make good use of you… by eating you."
Rowan stared at it blankly.
"Oh really?" he said calmly. "I'm trembling. Truly."
He stepped forward instead.
"But before I end this answer me one thing."
