Satan withdrew his hand, slow and accepting. His eyes were downcast, and after a silent beat, he nodded.

"Okay. Exit's that way," he said, pointing toward the evening light. That much was obvious, but he really just needed something to say.

He straightened and glanced at Lucifer, waiting to make sure he could fly or walk on his own. Then Maou could levitate toward the forest's edge. There was no way he was going to touch the earth of Aokigahara again.