Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Fake Gentleness

The general's reflexes were impressive.

Even though the attack came as a surprise, he managed to dodge just enough to avoid a fatal blow. 

The knife still grazed his side, drawing blood, but the general quickly moved away, clutching the wound with one hand.

His expression darkened, and his eyes flashed with anger.

He didn't shout or panic. Instead, he lifted a single finger, pointing it at the soldier who had attacked him.

For a moment, the entire training ground seemed to freeze. 

Then, in the blink of an eye, the soldier who had attacked him began to convulse.

His body stiffened, and within seconds, his skin started to shrivel. His face contorted in agony as the blood seemed to drain from his veins, his flesh collapsing in on itself as if his very life force was being sucked out of him.

It took less than five seconds.