Human Power

When the scarred-faced man emerged from the forest like a ghost waiting for his victim, Ashnard was both shocked and trembling. The sight of that face still gave Ashnard goosebumps.

"Be grateful because I came on time. If you go further ahead, things will get more complicated," said the Wounded Man.

Erik immediately got up, then ran for cover behind the Wounded Man like a frightened person.

"You two are on the same side?" Ashnard asked.

"More precisely, I gave the orders for him," replied the Wounded Man.

"Orders to arrest me?"

"No, young man. You met him by chance. Not part of my plans. I didn't even expect him to come to the meeting place to take you."

Ashnard also didn't expect to meet the Wounded Man so soon. He was afraid and uneasy because he didn't hold his sword. He was now really vulnerable. Like a wolf without claws or an eagle without wings. Especially now that there was no Nous to protect him.