Chapter 139: Unanswered Questions

 I was the only one who realised how badly we'd screwed up.

The large, oval room was mostly empty save for the lonely tomb across the door. Delthur stood before it, his expression showing what I assumed was surprise and anger.

My scythe materialised in my hand as I stopped mid-step. "Stand back, Asher." While he was quite powerful, he was still a sorcerer. In close combat, he couldn't do much against someone as powerful as Delthur.

"Who is that?" Lucius whispered as Delthur unsheathed his sword. His eyes let out a purple glow as his power spread through the room.

"Why are you of all people here?" He asked, his voice filled with wrath and hatred. 

"I could ask you the same," I replied as I stepped forward. "Isn't this place a bit too close to Baile Chailce?"

"Kai?" Asher whispered. Lucius drew a sharp breath. I saw his posture change at the edge of my vision.