"We've arrived." Kruel's deep voice rang over his shoulders as he stepped behind to open the now battered door, the children still in chains came out. 

Five men walked toward Kruel, engaging him in a conversation. Mangolia recognized the men's aura as the ones who pursued after him  then, they must have followed behind their wagon. 

They turned, their eyes sharp as they scanned the children as if counting their numbers. One walked behind Ripo , shoving him and others in front of him, in ...