Chapter 9: Hu BaiShe
A few days passed, and Linfer remained in the same place, vainly attempting to sense mana.
"Damn! Where the hell am I?"
However, one day, he perceived a powerful presence approaching.
*Knock Knock.*
Linfer furrowed his brows, unable to stand or defend himself. He was already thinking of alternatives. "If it were an enemy, they probably wouldn’t have knocked," he reassured himself.
"Come in!" he ordered calmly.
A man entered, visibly nervous. His luxurious clothes were less impressive than Linfer’s. Moving slowly, he met Linfer’s stern gaze, which made him tremble before hastily kneeling, striking his forehead against the ground until it bled.
’ Is he crazy?’ Linfer thought, watching the man act so extremely.
"I apologize, young master, if I’ve offended you in any way. Please punish me, but spare the kingdom!" the man pleaded, fear visible in his trembling eyes as he kept his head bowed.
Linfer, impassive, remained silent for a moment. He sighed inwardly. *Even the sycophants who served Octavius Vamp weren’t this extreme.* He realized he held a status high enough to inspire such fear.
In a cold but calm tone, he declared, "Get up. Who are you?"