In fact, everyone here in the base knew about Varek's unfortunate assignment with Malakai. Plus, word had already spread that the Ninth Vein had been sent to the pit.
And everyone had expected his death.
But…
"Wait… why does Blood Champion Varek look angry?" one of them suddenly said.
The whispers stopped at those words.
All eyes turned as Varek dismounted with gritted teeth, followed by the rest of his squad, who immediately bowed before the carriage.
The Blood Knights in the area froze. Then, the carriage door opened…
And a figure stepped out calmly.
The moment they saw who it was, every heart present skipped a beat.
Eyes widened. Mouths hung wide open. And they all felt a wave of disbelief.
It was him.
Malakai.
The boy they had all assumed to be dead.
Regardless, despite their shock, Malakai paid them no attention. Without sparing a glance at anyone, he made his way across the compound toward the building at the side, with Nyx walking silently behind him.
