Chapter 99: In Good Hands

Everyone's mouth fell open at how Darius crushed the spy's head in one swift motion. After all was said and done, Ezekiel was the first one to react when he saw how terrified Xenia was of the gruesome scene. Shaking his head, he didn't waste yet another second as he called for Jayra and instructed, "Please escort my sister back to her tent. And don't leave her alone."

He then looked at Tarah and followed, "Stay here along with the rest. Or do you need some time to gather your bearings in your tent?"

Despite his own admittance, he was still somehow worried for Tarah, seeing as the Demon King didn't just threaten to steal Xenia away but to also take Tarah along with him. Surely, she must've been scared.

"No, Your Highness. I'm fine," Tarah replied with a determined tone and a slight bow. "Also, I know that I have to stay by your side. You will need me."