Chapter 56: Cat Dispute
When Klaus came to, he immediately apologized to Briar for his actions and excused himself.
He must have been out cold for a while because the sun had already set, and it was relatively late, but he didn’t complain. The cool night breeze carried by the wind was refreshing against his skin, soothing his nerves and clearing his mind.
Lately, it felt like he had been losing control. First, he had severely injured Seraphim and sent her to the infirmary. Now, there was this incident with Briar.
Something was wrong. He was usually calm and composed, so this kind of behavior was completely out of character.
Was he... changing? Becoming more violent?
Klaus didn’t want to believe that. It wasn’t possible for someone to change overnight. The more plausible explanation was that the accumulated stress and anxiety had finally pushed him past his limit and clouded his judgment. That made sense. But still, it didn’t explain what had happened during his fight with Seraphim.
Was that... a temporary blackout? At this point, he no longer knew the answer and didn’t want to dwell on it either.
Lost in thought, Klaus continued walking absentmindedly. At some point, he passed several wind turbines along the road. Looking up at their spinning blades, his gaze drifted toward a blimp floating in the evening sky. The massive exhibition screen on its side flickered, displaying the day’s news. Apparently, a high-profile incident had shaken the city.
The screen displayed footage of a ruined building barely holding together as emergency crews worked tirelessly to clear the debris. Flames flickered in the wreckage. A news anchor’s voice echoed through the air:
[Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the explosion. Investigations are still ongoing, and citizens are advised to remain cautious...]
An explosion, huh?