Thales growled. The sound reverberated through the hall like the snarl of a beast that had lost its patience.

“Go to hell, Kaio.”

The air seemed to vibrate. Thales' face hardened, his eyes flashing with restrained fury. Kaio didn't move, but a slow smile formed on his lips, the kind of smile that irritated even the most serene of warriors.

Aurora looked at him, trying to understand what he meant by that absurd request. But before she could react, something in the corner ...