"My liege has ordered to eradicate them all. I cannot listen to you Lamia." He said over his shoulders, his eyes still burning with fury.
"He might have information that we need desperately. Let's take him to Ames. He will decide what to do with him after he gives the information."
Zankoku's brows creased. He was in a dilemma. After a long struggle of convincing himself, he removed the katana from his neck and sheathed it.
"Just because it concerns my liege, I'm listening to you this time." He turned around and walked away, leaving the assistant sighing in relief.
"Haruto, bring him."
*****
Edgar was slumped on his grand throne, tired and helpless. The room devoid of a single soul other than himself. The empty glass wine hung between his fingers and his hand rested on the armrest of the lavish throne.
The door to the throne room slit in the middle as the double panels opened inwards. Vorthane walked inside. his footsteps echoing in the empty hall.
