The giant snake, outmatched and repeatedly thwarted, hissed in frustration and beat a hasty retreat.The disparity in their power was clear; this was no contest at all."Too late to run scared now!" Alexander bellowed, sword in hand as he gave chase. He was determined not to let his quarry escape. T
Alexander honed in on the sound, quickly locating the Wolf King flanked by two massive wolves, its personal guards."Leave, or meet your end!"He was not out for blood; he just needed to get through to the village. However, the Wolf King, with a surprising glint of understanding, seemed to grasp Ale
"I saw how you fought. You packed quite the punch, but I bet you were holding back, weren't you?" a coy voice chimed in just as Alexander entered.The voice was vaguely familiar, yet he could not quite place it."They were just a few critters, hardly worth my full effort," Alexander replied calmly,
They left the village at dawn, their departure sending ripples of gossip through the community.Without a guardian, life in the wilds would only get tougher. Nonetheless, who was to say who should stay or go?"Pick up the pace! Did you skip breakfast or something?" Alexander called back as they trek
"Well, I'll take your word for it—for now. But make one false move, and I'll end you without a second thought," said Alexander, having made his point clear, and left it at that.There was no connection between them, and he knew it. His actions were deliberate."Of course. Once I've taken him down, I
"Here we are!" Red Rose halted, pointing to a cave nestled not too far off.It was shrouded in vines, thick as a man's leg, obscuring most of the entrance. The greenery was lush, yet eerily devoid of wildlife."Nothing left to stock up on?" Alexander's voice was deep and serious.That place was a no
"What's the point?" Alexander muttered, casting a glance back before striding into the cave's mouth.He had spared those people once, showing a rare kindness. He had no intention of playing the hero then.A person's path was a choice of their own making."Master, save me! I'll work like a beast for
Outside the cave, a melee raged on. More than 10 assailants were circling a single man.The lone fighter was none other than White Tiger, one of the three legendary Dukes of War, who had been separated from his comrades upon arrival. Atwood's goons were the ones pummeling him."Just give up! Keep fi