Melkir, having swiftly dodged the attack, widened the distance between himself and his attacker before slowly turning to look back.

Thud, thud, thud!

Moments later, a group emerged from the burning forest. At a glance, Melkir immediately recognized the approaching figure.

“Count Fenris.”

The overwhelming aura radiating from Ghislain sent shivers through Melkir’s body. He licked his lips in anticipation.

“You’ve finally arrived.”

With a sharp neigh, Ghislain pulled back on the reins of his legendary warhorse, the Black King, bringing it to a halt.

“Gillian, take the knights and head for the castle. Hunt down every last one of …