The scenery shifted around Arlon and June, and in the next instant, they found themselves at the entrance of the Citadel in Kelta.
But just as they were about to step forward, something shot toward them at incredible speed.
Arlon's eyes caught it instantly. Without hesitation, he stepped in front of June and raised his hand, catching the incoming blur with ease.
It stopped midair.
What stood before them now was not an enemy—but Zephyrion, the fearsome-looking Tiger Beastman.
His eyes narrowed as he studied the pair. Then, recognition flashed across his face.
"Arlon?" he said, lowering his hand.
"Long time no see, Lord Zephyrion," Arlon replied, calm but alert.
He couldn't deny the satisfaction of having stopped Zephyrion's attack so cleanly. It was a small sign of how far he'd come.
But still—why had Zephyrion attacked them in the first place?
***
A few minutes earlier, in Zephyrion's office.
