"You actually showed up in person. That was unexpected," Charles commented, turning to look at Julio standing next to him.0

"I had to come, else I wouldn't be at ease. With his head as a warning, the rest should fall in line. I just didn't expect it to be him, though."0

As soon as Julio's words fell, the black floating island shrouded in shadows crashed powerlessly to the ground and shattered into pieces.1

"Is it appropriate to use me as bait without even telling me?" Charles questioned again.0

Julio cast an icy side glance at Charles. "I never trust anyone, and that includes my own son. So what makes you think I'd trust you? Truth be told, you could be in league with the Fhtagn Covenant too."1

Swoosh!0

A burst of white flames suddenly engulfed the dark shadow that enveloped...0