Chapter 29: No Rest for the Wicked
[System: Dual Threat Analysis Complete]
[Void Sovereign: 99.9% awakened]
[Continental Alliance: 2 hours from arrival]
[Lucas’s Strategic Options: Multiple engagement scenarios]
[Recommendation: Defensive positioning]
[Lucas’s Response: Rejected]
Lucas stared at the tactical data with an expression that reflected an insatiable hunger. The two approaching threats should have made him cautious, but instead—the adrenaline coursing through his veins demanded more violence, more destruction.
"Defensive positioning," his voice contained a mockery that could freeze the blood, "the system still doesn’t understand my true nature."
Selena approached with movements that resembled liquid shadows, sensing the restlessness emanating from Lucas in waves of dark energy. "My King, the shadow network has identified three nearby territories that are still surviving. Shall we wait for major threats or..."
"No," Lucas’s interruption carried a finality that seemed to cut through reality itself, "waiting is for cowards. I want blood now."
"No," Lucas’s interruption carried a finality that seemed to cut through reality itself.
[System: Nearest Territory Analysis]