Chapter 424
Immediately after Grey finished reading, the sound of rumblings filled the room as the towering gargoyle stirred awake. The vibrations echoed ominously, causing Grey's blood to run cold. He spun around in alarm, eyes widening as he saw the gargoyle pointing its massive sword directly at him.
He couldn't move. Not even an inch.
Grey stood rooted in place, his muscles frozen, his breathing shallow. His eyes darted around the room in search of an escape route. The gargoyle, known as Thalos, began to move. It lifted one colossal foot, then the next, each step resounding like the toll of doom.
And then, it was fully off the foot of the throne.
It now stood tall, descending from the elevated platform with small, calm strides. Each movement was precise, terrifying in its composure.
Grey backed away slowly, sweat forming on his brow as he kept his gaze fixed on Thalos. When his back suddenly bumped into a wall, he flinched and gulped loudly.
