"You have the guts to show up here, don't you, traitor?" General Harold snarled, his hostility as clear as the midday sun.
He had been informed moments ago by one of his knights, who had spotted Brian, Elizabeth, and Stagnant Water on the castle wall—of all places—preparing to defend the Grey Empire against the approaching demon wave.
Brian met General Harold's gaze in silence. He said nothing. Instead, he closed his eyes for a breath, focusing inwardly, preparing himself for the chaos to come. It was madness, defending the very empire that had declared him a criminal and placed a bounty on his head.
