CHAPTER 16: THE BLUE-EYED KID

“Three hundred and seventy-eight knights …”

King Terrowin’s voice echoed around the dark throne room, then silence followed; a dead, cold silence. He stood from his blue crystal-made seat and then climbed down the wide steps.

“One grand knight …” the king continued.

Kael was in front, kneeling, with his head looking down on the blue floor. He had just returned from their huge loss after their encounter with the Forgotten Winter. And being alone with the Cold King made his heartbeat race, as if chased by death itself.

“And another one of my High Councilors …”

Kael closed his eyes, shamed. He went against looking at the king’s face. He had already triggered the devil's outrage, and it’s about to explode unto him.

Silence filled the throne room once again. The only thing Kael could hear was his chest pounding hard. His palms were freezing.

How fortunate Kael was that they were both alone, for if not … he could never face anyone anymore. His failure was a huge disgrace that he might