Ethan heard a sudden commotion coming from Amber's direction.
The noise was distant at first, then came a sharp crash as a wooden door was flung open.
A man in period costume burst inside.
"Don't try to save me…" That was the last thing Amber's voice carried through.
Then came a sickening snap.
The final image burned into Ethan's mind was of Amber's foot crushing an eyeball.
A cold rage seized him, tightening every muscle. Hot breath hissed from his nostrils.
"Huh… is that him?" Regis, Dragon Child, and Starfall exchanged uneasy glances.
"You've seen him before?" Ethan's eyes glowed faintly red as his gaze swept over them.
Regis nodded. "We saw him once on Crescent Isle. He tried to capture Blackie to use as a mount. He's definitely strong. And back then… that was only one of his avatars. Otherwise, we would've stopped him."
"An avatar? Strong, you said? How strong?" Ethan's voice came out low and dangerous.
