Chapter 17: Memory 5 / 8
Cadogan's mind raced. Two forces? If these monsters aren't his, then who...?
Matiane laughed sharply. "Oh, Cad. How unfortunate. Whoever that guy is, he definitely doesn't like your city."
But then, both Cadogan and Matiane froze.
A chilling sound pierced the air. What was it? A melody. A haunting tune played on a piano, soft at first, sending shivers through them both. The music grew louder, each note heavier than the last.
Their eyes turned toward the source.
From the fog emerged a figure, wearing a pirate-like hat and a long, black robe with its ends made of dragging chains. Every step it took burned the ground beneath with a searing purple glow of Neba.
Cadogan's heart tightened as the music stopped. The figure stood before them now, its face obscured by the hat. Yet, even in the shadows, Cadogan saw its unnerving features: blackened teeth and a deformed face, half human, half skull.
This has to be the attacker, Cadogan thought.
Matiane shifted, adjusting his mask.
"Who are you?" Cadogan demanded, his voice steady despite the dread building inside him.
He glanced behind, catching a glimpse of people still streaming into the portal for safety. I need to buy more time, he thought.