Liam stared directly at Eldric, his expression hardening as he struggled against the restraints wrapped tightly around his arms and legs. The tentacles of the Dread-level beast continued to coil around his body with terrifying strength, their rough, unnatural texture pressing into his skin while the suppression effect continued to keep every trace of his abilities locked away.
Even his Aetherial strength, the power that had allowed him to tear through enemies far stronger than ordinary humans, was completely inaccessible. Yet despite the situation, Liam's mind remained active, dissecting every word Eldric had spoken and every movement he had made since stepping into the chamber. There was something deeply unsettling about the man's confidence, the way he stood there as though Liam's capture had been inevitable from the beginning. Finally, Liam narrowed his eyes and asked, "What gave me away?"
