The scene shifted to the ethereal glow of Julius's divine court. The high ceilings shimmered with starlight, ancient runes swirling faintly across the chamber walls. Julius, the Sovereign of the Divine Court, sat upon his ornate throne, his eyes sharp with thought.
Before him stood Levi — the angel assigned to watch over South Ryehem — calm and composed but carrying the weight of his report.
"So," Julius began, his voice steady but expectant. "Did you manage to uncover anything about Kazuki? Strengths, weaknesses, anything at all?"
Levi gave a respectful bow."Yes, Lord Julius."
Julius's gaze narrowed. "And what is it?"
Levi straightened, his expression serious."His greatest weakness… is his own family."
Julius raised a brow, a thoughtful look crossing his face. "Explain."
Levi took a measured breath and began,"Kazuki Ayanami possesses an extraordinary ability — one unlike anything I've seen before. He constantly observes his surroundings, even in moments that would seem insignificant to anyone else. Whether in battle, in conversation, or walking through a quiet street, he's always aware, always dissecting the world around him."
Julius leaned forward slightly, intrigued.
"At any moment, even in situations of complete unpredictability, Kazuki has the instinct to detect danger. It's not clairvoyance — it's calculation. He reads people, not through their words, but by analyzing their patterns, how they act, when they act, and the reasons behind the events surrounding them. He breaks down scenarios, isolates potential factors, and manipulates the participants in those events to steer outcomes in his favor."
Levi paused before continuing.
"He doesn't just predict possibilities — he orchestrates them. Even when faced with numerous outcomes, he narrows them down, confirms which one is most likely, and then quietly ensures it happens. A master manipulator, not through charm, but through cold, flawless reasoning."
Julius exhaled slowly, his expression unreadable.
"And his weakness?"
Levi nodded."His family. In the presence of his loved ones, Kazuki lets down his guard. He trusts them more than he trusts himself. It's the only place where his cold logic falters — where he allows himself to be off-guarded, even vulnerable. It's not a flaw born of arrogance, but of attachment. And in a being like him, that attachment is dangerous."
The room fell silent for a moment as Julius processed the revelation.
"So the boy's only anchor to humanity… is the people he loves."
Levi nodded."At least, that's what I've seen so far."
Julius's gaze turned to the heavens visible through the court's enchanted ceiling."He's a storm cloaked in human form. A storm that can either rain life or destroy everything in its path. And it seems… only his family stands between him and the abyss."