Duel

Uriel's face remained expressionless, but his eyes blazed with a fierce light. He raised his hand, and I felt a surge of energy lift me off the ground. "You dare to strike an Archangel?" Uriel's voice was low and menacing. "You will pay for your insolence."

I struggled, but Uriel's grip was unyielding. I felt my very essence being pulled apart, my scream drowned out by the sound of my own soul tearing apart.

Just as fast as it began, he suddenly stopped everything . Uriel's expression remained unchanged as he didn't look angry but he then showed a hint of disappointment before letting out a sigh. "Hmmm..."

With a flick of his wrist, Uriel released me, and I collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. Uriel turned and walked away, leaving me to wonder if I had imagined the whole encounter. Gabriel approached me, a concerned look on his face. "Daniel, are you okay?"

I nodded, still trying to process what had just happened. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little shaken." Gabriel placed a hand on