"Ugh…L-Lo…Lord… T-Than…-atos…"
"Silence." A cold voice that seemed to come from no particular direction was heard by all. It sent chills down Masaki and Zorken's spines. Their very core was frozen as the sinister voice resonated in their minds.
"Your complacence was to be your undoing… I was kind this time. Do not expect the same in the future…" The voice not only sent shivers into the hearts of those who heard it, but it was also hollow, empty, unfeeling. 'Thanatos? Lord? Who is this guy?' Masaki was now incredibly cautious. Even Zorken was being subservient to this man. Actually… is he even human?
"Yes! My Lord! I will not waste this second lease of life!" Zorken bowed deeply and said urgently. Blood was still dripping from his injury.
