I didn't know how it was possible, how I was able to hear him. But, I had. I had heard Geien, clear as a bell. He told me he was with me and I felt his power surge through me as I mowed through the guards. Men that I once called my brothers came at me with their swords drawn and I slaughtered them with no hesitation, as much as it pained me.

Zylhana shrieked for them to bring her my head and I let out a booming laugh as I choke-slammed one of the males into the stone floor, ...