Chapter 204: The Third Hatred Quest, Thunder Estate

The serene atmosphere of the [Fox Tribe Village] belied the storm brewing just beneath the surface.

Alex's gaze was steady, but his mind raced.

The [Golden Star Festival] was a mere six days away, and every moment felt like a countdown to disaster.

The vision haunted him: flames consuming the village, blood soaking the earth, and the lifeless bodies of those he cared for.

But Alex wasn't one to wait for fate to strike.

He needed answers.

"Anyway, let me tell you what I saw," Alex said, not planning on hiding anything as it was stupid to do so.

The surroundings fell into silence as Alex recounted what he had seen.

He described the carnage, the [Hatred Demon], and the growing unease gnawing at him.

At the mention of the demon, even Alera, the usually calm Fox Queen, frowned deeply.

"That's impossible," she said, her voice low. "The [Hatred Demon] was destroyed by the Grand Mages centuries ago."