Chapter 458

A tingling numbness surged through him, making Austin feel lightheaded.

His head still throbbed with pain, but at least the bleeding seemed to have stopped.

Fortunately, the wound wasn't too severe when it tore open just now. Otherwise, he might have bled to death.

He sighed heavily.

Suddenly, a piercing cold wind seeped in through the cracks in the wooden box

It sent shivers down Austin's spine and made his hair stand on end.

"Why is it so cold?"

Austin furrowed his brow, his heart racing.

It was eerily quiet outside.

But he could hear the howling of the sea breeze and the roaring of the waves.

As the ship moved further toward the center of the water, each crest and trough became increasingly pronounced.

Where on earth were they headed?

Were the Redmonts planning to spare him but exile him so they could make him a scapegoat?

After regaining consciousness from the incident last night, Austin finally calmed down.

Aldus had once said, "The more dire the situation, the more