Chapter 154: The Monster Within
Cassian stood by the shattered window of the VIP suite.
The cold wind whipped his expensive suit. He looked down at the central plaza far below. The immense height made the Vanguard Knights look like tiny insects scurrying across the pavement.
He watched Gunther Stillbane drop heavily to his knees. The invincible Lord Commander was finally paralyzed.
Cassian smiled. A deep laugh escaped his throat.
He had spent his entire life living in Gunther's massive shadow. Gunther got the cheers. Gunther got the respect.
Cassian was always just the weak younger brother sitting behind a desk. But the weak brother had just toppled the strongest man in the Bastion with a single glass of vintage wine.
"I need to get out of here!" Cassian shouted to the empty room, his voice echoing off the high ceiling.
"I will show them that I cannot be mocked! I deserve to be the Lord of this Bastion. It is my Legacy!!"
