Izikel was just as shocked as Sophia to see the Legion Commander.
Admittedly, he was just as relieved, but only for a few seconds. This was Flavius Argenthex, the man who cut of his head.
"You all are lucky I was waiting at the village entrance," Flavius said, his tone flat as he placed Sophia gently down beside Izikel and Lyzah. By now, the wolf had already disappeared, fading away like a ghost.
"I'm glad to see you are okay, Lord Izikel. Just give me a moment… let me handle this."
He stepped forward, turning to face the beast that loomed ahead. The monster was powerful—enough to tear apart soldiers like paper—but it hesitated now, wary of this new presence.
Izikel blinked, unsure of what to believe.
The commander hadn't even unsheathed his sword. He stood there completely calm, shoulders squared, hands empty. Yet the beast hesitated, snarling, its claws flexing nervously.
