Journey to the top of the mountain

The Elite Guard had returned to Jiro. Upon seeing the decrease in the number of his elite guard, and the absence of Kretos, Jiro could guess what had happened. He frowned at his approaching men. Seeing his lord displeased the leader of the elite guard quickly genuflected. 

"I'm sorry my lord, we have failed you." 

"What happened, and don't you dare lie to me," Jiro spoke in a low gravely voice that made the Elite Guard shiver in fear. The leader of the group had no choice but to tell everything that happened. Once he was done talking Jiro appeared before him and grabbed a hold of his face. 

Jiro tightened the grip on his subordinate's face. The leader of the Elite Guard struggled but Jiro's power was leagues above him. 

"My lord spare me! I promise I will never fail you again!"