Plans for the Future

The more I heard Ophanim's story, the more tragic it seemed.

No matter what she chose, she was forced to choose between options that offered nothing but pain.

She had even violated the taboo to heal humans for their sake, but God had not answered.

Since angels could neither be wounded nor die, all she could do was suffer endless pain until she eventually fell from grace.

"It was a good thing Miss Sara arrived just in time. Otherwise, surely…."

I would have fallen beyond the point of no return, just as they wanted.

Ophanim said with a bitter expression.

More troubling was the possibility that there might be another angel suffering just as Ophanim was.

No, there had to be.

"…Most of those who came down with me have lost contact with me."...