Ethan drew a slow breath as he watched the abbot's strange talisman.
It was unsettling how it seemed to devour his shadows, neutralizing his powers each time he tried to use them.
Whenever he struck, the abbot tossed a talisman that swallowed his shadow, leaving him at a steady disadvantage.
Of the five abbots who had come to Camel Tower, three were here now, and their intent was clear: eliminate his wife.
At first, they demanded to see Elena and pressed aggressively, but when he refused, they attacked together.
"You came for one thing—to destroy my wife," Ethan said, spitting blood from a recent blow. "Then you've poked the wrong hornet's nest."
"Young man, hand over that woman who will bring chaos," Brother Terry sneered, brimming with arrogance.
"Heaven has spoken—she is a total disaster. You'd do far better joining us than staying with that woman. With your gift, we could save the world."
Heaven was with them; whatever Heaven commanded was always right.
