In the clear water of the fountain, Semyaza studied his reflection. He studied the blue mosaic tiles at the bottom. His body had become more physical and less ethereal by nearly 3.47%. His hair had started taking definite color.

He needed to leave before he decayed. He needed to refresh himself in Heaven.

But God's will was absolute, and his mission was to make Azazel, an angel from the second highest choir, return to grace.

Perhaps the decay was because of his frustration with this. Azazel, libertine and indolent, had no desire whatsoever to return. Semyaza feared he would have to use force to make him.

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