Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Father & Son

Valentin Korotkoff knew he was in dire straits. His master, Rhal Darling, had slowly been keeping him out of the loop on things. He was no longer privy to secret meetings of the Council. All his work has been handed over to a new confidant, a human called the Colonel. At first, Valentin thought that Rhal was being considerate being that he had just been the subject of an attack by the hybrid. But as things went, Valentin began to realize that it was not out of the kindness of his heart that Rhal had not been as forthcoming with his work. Rhal had grown distrustful. He believed that Valentin had been fraternizing with the enemy, Rhyland Darling.