Knight's Sacred Burden
Before he could respond, the heavy, metallic screech of the vault door opening echoed through the chamber.
The High Priest stepped inside, the golden mask reflecting the dim light of the candles. He held a sharpened, silver needle in his hand, and he was staring directly at Kael’s chest.
"The Prince failed to finish you," the Priest said, his voice smooth and devoid of mercy. "Which is a pity. It means I must perform the extraction manually."
The Priest raised the needle.
Kael looked at the woman in the opposite cell. She was smiling.
Kael braced himself, his hands clenching into fists, the last remnants of the energy in his veins sparking one final, desperate defense. He didn't know if he c