Chapter 185

Blake

The entire hall was engulfed in an atmosphere so tense that it seemed as if the very air had congealed. Every person present, without exception, found themselves sinking to their knees, their faces a tableau of shock and terror. A palpable tremor of fear coursed through some, causing them to quiver uncontrollably.

In the middle of the hall, like a tempest about to unleash its fury, stood Kain. His countenance was a mask of seething rage, his eyes ablaze with a murderous intent that seemed to pierce the souls of all who met his gaze.

I, too, assumed a facade of clumsiness, allowing my body to slump to the ground. With my head bowed low, I concealed my true emotions, lest anyone discern the hint of satisfaction that danced in my eyes.

My covert thoughts whispered, 'We've endured a long wait to witness this very reaction from Kain... Now that it has finally materialized in front of me, I can't deny that it feels sweet,' all the while, my eyes gleaming icyly.

'You did very well,