True face

Mansoor's heart raced as he stood in front of the commanfaultsder of the empire army with his hands tied. But there was something off about the way the commander was looking at him. His eyes were lifeless as if he was already dead and it really gave him an eerie feeling.

"What is the meaning of this, commander?" Mansoor demanded, trying to back away from the commander's grasp, but he couldn't as the commander tightly held him.

But before he could get any further, Empress Andriya stepped forward, her presence oozing with a dark presence.

"Silence, Mansoor," she hissed.

"You have no right to question me or my puppets."

Mansoor clenched his fists, fury burning in his chest.

"I have every right. What have you done to the commander? Who are you?"

Andriya sneered.

"I have done what was necessary to ensure my rule over this empire and this world. You would do well to remember your place, Mansoor."

Mansoor gritted his teeth.

"I will not be cowed by your threats, bitch."