Chapter 405: The Echo of Shadows
Ronan's gaze narrowed, the blade in his hand steady despite the tension vibrating through every muscle. His eyes didn't waver from the man before him — Darius. The light of Nirvana reflected faintly off the blackened boulder near the cave, glinting along the steel of their weapons, but Darius stood untouched by any trace of fear, his scarred face tilted with that familiar cruel amusement.
"I heard my name," Darius said finally, frowning. "And yet, I do not know…" He gave Ronan a disgusted look. "Who are you?" His voice was calm, deceptively so, but the underlying edge spoke of lethal intent.
Ronan's jaw tightened. "You'll know soon enough," he replied, voice low and sharp. "I'll see to it when I kill you."
For a heartbeat, the world seemed to pause. Darius barked a laugh, the sound echoing unnaturally through the trees, and then turned slowly to his people.
