บท 1926: Long Live the Queen (Part 2)

"I guess I left you guys alone for too long and now you need a lesson." He moved in a blur, grabbing Tethre's neck and slamming her against the wall. "I'm the Horseman of the Black Night. I founded this Court.

"I'm your ruler and you owe me everything you got. The weak are meant to be nourishment for the strong and what you call senseless deaths were just sacrifices needed to increase my power.

"Just as the undead are superior to humans, I'm above the undead. I'm the apex predator. No matter how old or powerful you claim to be, I can kill you with the same ease I snuff out a candle."

"I'd like to see you try!" Tethre reverted to her real appearance, grabbing the Dead King's fingers with both hands.

She twisted them open, kicking him in the face with both legs and sending him crashing against the opposite wall.