After a long pause, the man infamous for his ruthlessness and blood-soaked reign over the underworld calmly pushed himself up from the floor. He brushed off his clothes, straightened the chair he had so unceremoniously toppled.
This time, though, he sat properly, neatly, no longer attempting to posture or flaunt his dominance.
Serein followed his movements, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. This guy… is he really the boss of Maledictus?
In her previous life, her guild had handled a few illegal jobs for Maledictus in exchange for money. She'd heard stories about its mysterious leader, but she had never met him face-to-face. Now, she couldn't help but wonder if this man was really who he claimed to be.
He crossed one leg over the other and rested a hand on his knee, composed, almost elegant, like nothing embarrassing had just happened.
"First, allow me to introduce myself." His voice was even, utterly unbothered. "My name is Deimos. It's an honor to meet you, Serein Caddle."
