The deafening blast reverberated through the massive hall!
I quickly dropped my gaze to my wrist, and there it was—the shackles had crumbled to dust!
"The shackles... they're finally gone!" I whispered in shock, then pure joy flooded through me!
At the same time, Walton Greer's expression shifted slightly, and the hand he'd extended pulled back on its own.
"Breaking now of all times..." Hawk Thompson scowled deeply, his face twisted with displeasure.
The treasures remained undivided, and with the shackles destroyed, this spelled trouble for Hawk Thompson.
"Walton Greer, without those shackles holding me back, do you still think you can bark orders at me?" I said icily.
Walton Greer's face darkened, and he scoffed, "Mason Raymond, don't assume I'm terrified of you. Even without those shackles, I fear nothing!"
"Is that so!" I bellowed, my voice booming like thunder, making the entire hall shake!
