Chapter 141: Meeting the Commander
Althea led them toward the building in the middle of the barracks. It wasn’t the largest or most conspicuous building in the camp. It looked simple and unadorned. There wasn’t even a guard around.
"How is this the building of the Commander? Isn’t it a bit too simple?" He asked Althea, not bothering to lower his voice. He didn’t perceive anyone around.
"The Commander is one of the strongest people in the kingdom. Do you think we would be able to defend against something that threatened him?" Althea asked with a soft smile as she talked about the leader of the Northern Hawks. Her reaction didn’t surprise Hex. He knew she looked up and adored the man beyond anyone else.
When Hex shook his head she continued. "The Commander is the fastest person in the kingdom and is rarely inside. He roams the skies. This building is just somewhere he rests. So, if we want to meet him, this is our best bet."
"Why do you make me sound like a stray cat?"
A sharp voice suddenly asked from the inside, while the door opened, revealing a tall, thin man with a long sharp nose and piercing eyes. The man had short light brown eyes and a pointy chin. But Hex was shocked by the man’s energy. Or rather lack of it.
’He is standing right there but I can’t sense him. Not even a trace of energy is leaking.’ It was the first time Hex realized his enhanced senses weren’t effective against everyone. The person before him could behead him without him realizing it.
"Commander." Althea immediately performed a perfect salute.
"Done?" The Commander asked teasingly as he wrapped his arms around her, giving her a warm hug.