Alex had been watching closely.
The moment he'd reached for the pendant, the Grim Lord had reacted instantly.
Too fast.
Too defensive.
That reaction wasn't normal.
Which meant one thing.
Those pendants were important.
His mind worked fast.
They had to be linked to the Grim Lord's abilities.
Which meant crushing them would nerf the Grim Lord.
A slow grin stretched across Alex's face.
He straightened up and began walking forward.
Step by step.
By step.
His gaze locked onto the Grim Lord, eyes sharp, calculating.
The towering undead stood firm, but Alex caught it...a flicker of hesitation.
Even if it was just for a second.
Alex tilted his head, smirking.
Then he teased:
"You seem really protective of that chain on your neck."
His eyes flickered toward the pendant. "I didn't take you to be vain."
The Grim Lord's eyes glowed.
A low, guttural voice rumbled:
"Taunt all you want, human. Your end will come soon."
Alex shook his head.
Then muttered,
