The gods they worshipped… were not gods at all.
Who would dare believe such blasphemy—especially when spoken by a being who had invaded their palace, a being who clearly was not human?
Yet, there was something undeniably compelling in those words, something that sent chills down Mio's spine.
"What reason could I possibly have to believe the lies of a void creature?" Lykos demanded sharply, his voice edged with anger.
The wolf-masked figure slowly turned toward him, releasing a low chuckle filled with contempt. "Void creature? Truly, creatures like you never cease to amuse me."
Lykos's expression hardened into an icy mask of determination as he took a step toward the intruder, sword poised to strike.
'No! Don't, Lykos!' Mio's heart pounded desperately in her chest, eyes wide with panic. What was he thinking? What chance did they stand against something like this?
"What is it you want?" Lykos demanded, his voice colder, more controlled.
