The moment the word 'father' left Jade's lips, silence followed. Silence as thick and suffocating as the dark smoke above, even amid the chaotic battlefield.
His team turned to him, their expressions ranging from shock to outright disbelief. But there was no time for questions or even explanations. Jade ignored the stares and focused on his father.
Sergio's lips twisted into a cruel smirk.
"It already began, son. And I definitely won't let you stop it," he warned before his expression turned vicious. He glanced at his minions and shouted, "Kill them all!"
At his command, his remaining forces lunged forward. Their killing intent increased, and their eyes changed as if they were being controlled. Jade knew the reason; thus, he shared it with his comrades as he moved out of the way since Claude and Lexie stepped forward.
"So, we shouldn't kill them?" Lexie asked.
