Chapter 41: Bound together

Jack stood there frozen. His hands trembling. He mumbled.

"If you became this strong, why not stop him yourself?"

"Why does it have to be me?"

Val exhaled.

"You have to stop him… because he will try to kill your loved ones as well…"

"You…"

Val's hands gripped his throne strongly.

"You are the only one who can stop that man."

He turned his gaze to the side.

"I can't interfere… not anymore."

"Doing this is more than enough for them to take me out…"

Jack's mind puzzled.

Take me out…

Who woul-

Val spoke, interrupting his thoughts.

"Enough of that."

He stood up from the throne and faced Jack, grabbing his shoulder. His white eyes felt hollow, filled with endless power.

"Go back to the glades."

"There must be something there I left once."

"It will help you."

Jack nodded slowly, his eyes still with a hint of disbelief at the whole situation.