Chapter 228: [Hollow Town] [10] [Talk with El]

"What dost thou want?"

A soft whisper echoed in my ear, making my heartbeat drop.

I turned back.

The bull was gone, and in its place stood a tall man.

Taller than anyone I had ever seen.

He wore a vintage black suit that fit perfectly on his body, his skin shining like bronze, the chest part open where a reddish flame burned.

A blurry weapon lodged on the side of his ribs, and even when I focused, I couldn't see it clearly.

My gaze slowly moved up to his face, which, unlike a human's, was that of a bull.

The Oak tree morphed, turning into a blazing throne.

The man sat down, his eyes filled with boredom as he looked at me.

"You finally showed yourself, huh?" Getting a hold of my emotions, I said calmly as I took my previous seat.

He didn't reply but just looked down at me, and because of the height difference, I had to look up.

"What dost thou—"