You had come to Credo because something felt wrong.
Rumors of betrayal within Fortuna's council had been spreading, and you trusted your mentor enough to bring the truth directly to him.
Credo listened quietly as you explained everything.
"There's something happening inside the council," you said. "Someone is betraying us."
Credo's expression remained unreadable.
"I see."
You watched him carefully.
"Do you know who it is?"
Credo didn't answer.
Instead, something dark began to spread across his body.
You took a step back.
"Credo...?"
His human form twisted away, revealing the armored demon beneath.
Angelo Credo.
Your breath caught.
"No..."
The mentor you had trusted stood before you as an enemy.
You instinctively reached for Red Queen, the weapon you had trained with for so long under his guidance.
Credo raised his weapon.
"You should not have come here."
"You knew all along..."
His voice remained calm.
"I did what I believed was necessary."
You tightened your grip around Red Queen.
"Then I guess I'll have to stop you."
Credo charged.
You met him head-on, Red Queen clashing against his armor. Every movement he made was painfully familiar—you recognized the techniques because he was the one who had taught them to you.
For every strike, you answered with one of your own.
"You taught me how to fight," you said, revving Red Queen.
Credo raised his weapon.
"Then show me what you have learned."
You charged again, forcing yourself to fight the mentor you never imagined you'd have to face.
For: @devilandi
