Chapter 56: True identity

"Get this around his neck," the chubby boy commanded, a smug grin plastered across his face. He gestured towards a thin leather leash held in his hand, eyes fixed on the even thinner frame of Yohan kneeling before him.

The skinny man hesitated for a moment, glancing nervously between the two boys before complying with the order. The leash felt cold and rough against Yohan's skin as it was fastened securely around his slender neck.

"Now crawl," the chubby boy ordered again, voice dripping with authority. "Remember this is your wish to leave that room." He leaned closer, whispering conspiratorially, "You must crawl if you want to play in this courtyard."