Alexander eased the tension slightly and said,
"Don't take things personally. These are the Left Hand's orders… and you know very well what happens when you disobey him."
He paused, then added,
"I suppose you want to tell this kid a few things. After all, knowing the truth is better than ignorance…"
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"Besides… we have a new player in the city."
Alaric replied coldly,
"I'll handle that matter. Just stay away from Jacob."
He paused for a moment, then added,
"I'll speak with Lucian."
Without another word, he grabbed Jacob's arm and pulled him away.
Jacob opened his mouth, about to speak But Alaric cut him off before he could say anything.
"I will tell you everything you want to know…"
His voice was calm, but serious.
"But before that… you need to become stronger."
He looked straight ahead.
"Things are starting to take a dangerous turn."
A brief silence.
"Don't worry about surprise attacks. I'll assign a few people to keep an eye on you."
Meanwhile…
Alexander sat back in his luxurious chair.
Then Slow footsteps echoed through the room.
His expression shifted.
From pride…To fear , To something deeper Dread He felt it.
A powerful presence… watching him.
Then A cold voice spoke:
"You did not follow orders."
A pause.
"And the leader must not find out about this."
In an instant Alexander jumped from his chair A long sword appeared in his hand as he drew it from behind his back.
His body began to glow with a white light And killing intent filled his eyes.