Chapter 104: Blaze to the Rescue!

The warriors approached him. They brought out a set of silver, thorny handcuffs, their sharp edges glinting ominously in the light. With a harsh click, they snapped the cuffs onto Phoenix's wrists.

As the cold metal pressed into his skin, the thorns pierced deeply, causing blood to gush from the wounds. Phoenix winced, feeling the searing pain radiate up his arms, but he remained silent, his gaze unflinching.

Bound and bleeding, Phoenix was led through the grand halls of the palace, his head held high despite the throbbing pain in his wrists. The air was thick with tension as they reached the throne room.

There, seated with an aura of authority and anger, was his father, King Alaric Decker. His expression was a storm of fury and disappointment as Phoenix was forced to kneel before him.

The King's eyes blazed with anger, his voice shaking the walls. "How could you murder your own brother? I know you two were not on good terms, but I never expected you to be this heartless."

Phoe