Chapter 24: Maddening Laugh

Malakar took a step back; his mind started racing; he had thought of numerous scenes of their encounter, but this was not what he had expected. "I've waited for you," Malakar said with a voice tinged with something unnatural. "I've waited for centuries, causing chaos just to bring you back. And now... now you're here, but you're not... You're not the same."

The lord's smile widened, and he took a step forward, his presence commanding and undeniable. "I am more than what I was, Malakar. And believe me, they will have to pay for what they have done ultimately.

Malakar felt a chill run down his spine. But still there was a seed of doubt inside him; he just couldn't believe what he was seeing, or more to say, he was unable to digest what he saw.

But he would find out.