Chapter 245: Ambush on the Bridge

Jaston. A remote little town. The Queen stood by the window, staring up at the star-strewn sky, her face heavy with worry. The night had deepened, yet sleep refused to come. She still could not forget it, the sight of Kayden Neagus, an Ultimate Martial Saint known as the Reaper, being beheaded in public. The leader of Godbane Hall had been terrifying beyond reason. With a monster like that watching you, who could possibly sleep? At least Aryn had finally sent word back. They refused to "persuade"...