Chapter 2551
“A child whose innocence you didn’t hesitate to take away. A child that will become an adult in a few weeks after moving to the surface world.” Lith clicked his tongue in disgust. “Compared to you, I’m doing Xagra a favor.

“He’ll be reunited with his parents and spared a life of sacrifice.” The black blade rose in a slow arc while the Hati Queen failed to hold her tears back.

She didn’t care for her life or her defeat. What pained her was the fact that she had failed the whole Zelex and soon everybody would die because of her. On top of that, she couldn’t forgive herself because what the crowned demon had said was true.

‘I’m sorry, Xagra. A parent’s duty is to provide for their children an easier life than their own whereas I forced you on the same path that trapped our ancestors. The only silver lining in the demons’ return is that at least our people won’t have to struggle anymore.

‘The circle is broken and in death, we might experience the freedom we so desperately sought in life.’ Syrah closed her eyes as War came for her neck.

Her husband’s name was the last word that came out of her mouth before a thud marked the impact.

Great was Syrah’s surprise when the pain in her shoulder kept tormenting her and proved to her that she was still alive.