Chapter 74
I Next The Minotaur towered under the golden glow of the sun. A man perched on its neck, his war cry echoing with elation. Raciel surveyed the spectacle of Cremo dock with an incredulous gaze. Demian was visible, entrapped behind bars.
‘I was right. Coming back early was indeed a wise move.’
A muted laughter trickled out unconsciously, as scenes from the past day played in his mind.
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‘Unbelievable. Astonishing.’
The Minotaur rose imposingly, silhouetted by the sunlight. Raciel could barely restrain a cheer as he beheld its colossal form. The cube regurgitated by Uruus a few moments ago. His gaze settled on Uhwang, a hint of curiosity twinkling in his eyes.
‘This is real. A genuine gallstone.’
He recalled what he knew about Uhwang.
Uhwang, a gallstone that originates in a cow’s gallbladder. Among such stones, the finest are said to be those that the cow ejects in a hiccup on the spot.