The clash of blades came to an abrupt halt, their swords locking in mid-air as a booming voice echoed throughout the tavern.
The words cut through the air like a thunderclap, silencing the rowdy crowd and sending a ripple of tension through the atmosphere.
Thanatos and Cade, their gazes locked in battle moments before, both turned to face the source of the voice.
There, standing at the entrance of the tavern, was a tall, imposing figure dressed in the regal robes of the guildmaster.
The guildmaster, his eyes blazing with authority, swept his gaze across the tavern, his scowl deepening with every passing second.
"You two," he barked, his voice commanding as he gestured towards Thanatos and Cade, "what do you think you're doing? This is not a place for brawling."
Thanatos, his skeletal fingers still wrapped around the hilt of his sword, met the guildmaster's gaze, undeterred.
