CHAPTER TWENTY-TWOKyron took a step backward, holding tightly to his staff, but it seemed like he needed more aid or he was going to collapse.The words he heard from Elias caused apprehension to erupt inside him, and as he shook under the influence of the threat, the guard still kneeling behind him was forced to wonder who Elias could be.“Could he really be the Supreme Ruler as he claims?” He whispered only to his hearing, his voice quivering as he stole a glance at Elias.Since the master he feared like the devil seemed to be frightened by the presence of the stranger, it could only be imagined the kind of feelings that were surging through his nerves.Elias had resumed his silence, but his aura was deafening, enough to cause conflict inside the old man’s body.“You cannot kill me, Elias. You know the rules, son.”“Don’t call me that!” Elias fired, thundering all over the place. “I am not your son, Kyron! I was never, and I will never be!”“Is that what you tell yourself to feel b

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOURIt was hard to believe him, but his expression lacked any form of uncertainty.Elias battled with the feelings that rippled deep inside him, causing him to turn to the old man again after he had stared at the images for the umpteenth time.“You know not to lie to me.” He snorted, his burning eyes glaring at Kyron who swallowed hard at once, unable to find his next words.“I will rip your heart from your chest if you are lying to me.” Elias growled at him, and with just a slight move of his hands, he sent the old man shivering backward, fear and apprehension glittering in his eyes.Kyron took a deep breath, attempting to break free from the cringe that gripped him.“I would never lie to you, Drake. Aisha and Delvin are alive.” His voice was barely above a whisper, carrying the heavy weight of the emotions that were nestled inside him.With every opportunity he got, he was ready to move backward, afraid that he could be made to eat sand by the Supreme Ruler.“I know

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIXThe old man could barely keep up with his speed, still balancing his weight with the aid of the walking staff he held onto with all his strength.“Wait, son! Wait for me!” He beckoned loudly, grunting as he made several failed attempts to catch up with Elias.“You should at least tell me where you are going!” He groaned when he heard a crack in his bone, grabbing his waist with his left hands.After a while, Elias slowed down, but Kyron was only able to catch up with him when he was already out of the building.“You should have waited for me!” Kyron panted as soon as he walked out of the building, standing before Elias with a heavy breath.His guards were relieved that he was still alive as soon as they saw him, but that didn’t mean that they had stopped being terrified by the sight of the Supreme Ruler.Kyron gave them signs to walk away, and they obliged without asking any questions.Just then, Elias decided to get rid of his silence, turning to the old man with a

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHTElias said no words.He just kept his hands straight and steady, and before long, he released the arrow from the string of the blood.The second archer gasped, and while his body remained frozen, he waited to be hit.But the arrow missed him by a few inches, piercing into the tree behind him.He kept on panting with his mouth wide open, fastening his hands to the ground filled with leaves as he stared at Elias with wide eyes.The Supreme Ruler sniggered at him, and then he lowered the bow. “That was on purpose. I don’t think you will be lucky next time.” He grabbed another arrow that was plunged to the ground, and then he fastened it to the bow, aiming for the man’s head.“Look behind you. I am sure you can see how sharp your arrows are. They are going to break into your skull and end you permanently.”The man could no longer hold onto his silence.“Talia Winston sent us to kill you!” He said loudly, taking a deep breath without getting relief.Elias lowered the b

CHAPTER THIRTYTalia nodded with a wry smile. “Why not?” She took a deep breath. “I knew that you were not going to be willing to come and see me, so I devised a means to get the almighty Elias to come look for me.”She sniggered. “My plan worked!” Her laughter rose high above and lasted until she was satisfied.While she was still looking at Elias who was silent and calm, she walked up to him and her bodyguards followed. Only that they stood behind her instead of her sides.“We have a lot to talk about, My darling. Come.” She extended her hand to grab Elias, but he withdrew it instantly from her reach.Talia scoffed. “Don’t tell me that you are angry over what happened, my love. This is clearly not something that should be enough to get you upset.”Elias sighed, his expression cold and unreadable. “Maybe you should have stayed dead, Talia.” His voice was low, and lacked even the smallest ounce of emotion.The truth was written in his eyes, his gaze piercing and thorough.Talia’s eyes