Chapter 201

Third Person's POV

Zarek's grip on Lukas Valkar's throat was unyielding, fingers coiled like forged steel. Lukas clawed at him, struggling to wrench free, but it was futile—Zarek's strength was a predator's, honed through decades of commanding the Steelbound Alliance. His eyes bulged, face flushing crimson, but Zarek didn't relent.

The room seemed to catch its breath. Only then did everyone else s