Chapter 19: King’s Interrogation
Kael slowly moved toward the masked man.
The forest was quiet, as though every sound around had been consumed. There was just the sound of dried leaves and branches breaking beneath his feet.
Crunch. Crunch. Snap.
"So... let’s talk about your punishment, bud."
Every step Kael took, the masked man took one backward.
Kael’s voice switched to a whisper. "Are you afraid of death?"
The masked man’s breath hitched. "H-Help me, Master!" he screamed in panic.
The Chimera roared as it appeared behind Kael, furious. Its massive claw extended, ready to strike him from behind.
But it was no use.
Kael’s shadow stretched out before the beast could strike him, wrapping around its paw, and slammed it into the ground. Kael glanced at the beast from the corner of his eye.
"Didn’t I say I would deal with you later? Now stay still."