Chapter 44: Cripple

Jonathan walked toward Avery, each step radiating a menacing, murderous aura. He resembled a devil emerging from the depths of hell, ready to hunt down his prey. Avery's eyes were filled with fear as she watched Jonathan approach. She had been so confident that Master Yannis could easily handle him, but she had completely underestimated Jonathan's strength. How could someone she thought was a mere country bumpkin possess such terrifying power? At that moment, Joshua, still groggy from his injuries,...