Chapter 68
Chapter 68
I looked down at Rick’s corpse. Gray matter and brain fluid seeped out from the penetrating wounds on his chin and crown. His death was certain.
Even after witnessing Rick’s death, I couldn’t let my guard down. Clutching Crucis, I fixed my gaze on Kinuan.
“What happened?”
“As you can see, I killed an enemy of the Empire.”
Kinuan feigned innocence as he rummaged through Rick’s body.
“That’s not what I’m asking!”
Ignoring my words, Kinuan continued searching Rick’s belongings. When he didn’t find what he was looking for, he stroked his chin, lost in thought.
Click.
Having reached a conclusion, Kinuan removed Rick’s helmet, revealing a face hardened by countless battles. The numerous scars were proof of a life steeped in struggle.
Snap.
Kinuan pressed his thumb against Rick’s eyeball and popped it out. Then, he shoved his fingers deep into the empty socket. A squelching sound echoed as he dug through the soft tissue.