The whole northern border fell silent!
Only the faint cry of Judus and the neighing of Glenwood horses approaching from afar could be heard.
Oliver turned his head sharply at the sound of his son's voice, his eyes widening in terror.
Rowan stood close to Judus, the black dagger in his hand dripping with blood.
Judus' eyes were wide open in terror as he stared at his severed right hand, lying on the ground beside him. His breathing came in ragged gasps, his body trembling uncontrollably.
Oliver was still trying to comprehend the scene when Rowan moved again. The dagger in his hand blurred, and in the next moment, Judus' left hand hit the ground!
"No! My hands! Ahhhh! My hands!" Judus screamed in agony.
He turned towards his father, who was standing right beside him, his eyes filled with a frantic plea for help. But the man he looked to for salvation could only stare back in horror.