Chapter 78: Slumber In Silence
Arioch turned to the side to see Maximus approaching at high speed on a horse. Behind him was a wall of sand and above him were pillars of lightning. His eyes were glowing red as his dark horse marched forward.
He lived up to his name - Death on a horse.
Arioch’s men darted towards Maximus and Arioch watched as bolts of lightning fell from the sky and attacked them. They all fell on the ground burnt to a crisp.
Arioch stood there stunned. This is the first time he is seeing the power of Maximus face-to-face. He has heard of the valor of the Brute on the battlefields and he never thought he is this powerful.
<He is wearing my face and carries the blood of my ancestors. How come he is so powerful while I couldn’t summon up a single beast in my past life and even now?>
Arioch fisted his hands. His blood boiled as jealousy took over. Grabbing his sword, he ran at Maximus, letting go of Alexandra’s hand.
He wanted to dethrone him. Everything Maximus has is his. He does not deserve to be the emperor.
He was the one who formed the Empire with his blood and sweat. He plotted and used all his days for paving the way to the throne. He sat on the throne but he lost it all.
And now, this life, he’s just a paper with nothing to his name and is wanted for being a petty thief!
<I will take back what is mine!>
His eyes got focused with determination and he didn’t see the pillar of lighting that would burn him to crisp with just a command of the man on the horse. His soul had plenty of persistence and he only had his eyes on the prize.
"Lexa!"