Deep within War God Mountain, the flickering glow cast a shadow of the elongated figure leisurely stretching after a hearty battle.
"Snap!"
A crisp snapping sound echoed, followed by a waft of chilly wind pouring into the cave. A beauteous goddess wrapped in chains on a stone pillar shivered and abruptly awoke from her stupor, looking around in confusion.
"Have you awakened, Master?"
The silhouette from the darkness stepped closer, his face beaming with a warm and radiant smile, as affable as one greeting a long-lost family member.
But as Hecate recalled the events just before she lost consciousness, and felt the aches spread across her body, she couldn't help but shiver and silently curse through clenched teeth.
Beast!
All you know is to ride roughshod over your mentor! After I raised you with all this care, just wait until you fall into my hands, and see how I'll deal with you!