Chapter 10: Bloodline Test

She dusted herself off, standing up. Her eyes swept the surrounding, finding that the man had disappeared. A surge of disappointment filled her heart. She yearned to see that man in the same state as she was, untidy and vulnerable.

It was a petty thought, she knew. She couldn't help it that she also wanted a little revenge.

As the door opened, two silver heads came into sight. They were Edmund and Kairos.

The two seemed to be startled at the condition inside. The pool of blood was bubbling like lava, rolling with oppressiveness toward those of the same bloodline. Even both men could perceive it, the anger. Some places were wrecked, lamps shattered on the floor, and debris of whatever they were before they turned into such unrecognizable things was scattered around.

There were signs of battle everywhere, and the residue of power was still faintly looming.

"What happened?" Kairos opened his mouth first, taking in the sight of Irene, who was wiping blood from the corner of her lips.