Chapter 85: Bring Me The Salt (1) (Teaser)
Liqueur was a city ruled by the law of the jungle. Yet, it had a functioning market and semblance of order. This meant that there was some control at work here.
The one who placed a leash around the necks of hundreds of thousands of Liqueurians—all of whom were aura users who did not fear death—was none other than Godfather Alkione.
With a benevolent smile, he said, “Twelve years have passed. Back then, you were just a kid, still adapting to life in Liqueur.”
Alkione’s voice was soothing and warm. Yet, the words that voice carried were far from comforting.
“How was the outside world? Was it the world you dreamed of?”
Keter’s lips curled into a smile as his body quivered slightly. He felt a mixture of awe and fear toward the Godfather.
“You seem to know everything, even while staying in Liqueur, Godfather.”
“If I could also leave like you, it wouldn’t be such a remarkable feat.”
“So the legend that no one can leave Liqueur was a lie.”
The Godfather beckoned Keter closer.
“Sit down. This will be a long conversation.”
“With pleasure.”
As Keter sat across from the Godfather, he felt his body tense more than ever. Not even standing before a monarch had left him so uneasy.
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