Hearing that you were alive startled him at first. How could've you? 47 stabs wounds to the body, it wasn't possible. But in this world, anything can happen...

He circles the rim of his goblet with his ring finger, in silence. You have killed many of his generals and allies, just to get to him and the chance to end his life. He couldn't say this didn't frighten him slightly, but that wouldn't stop his efforts to conquer Jalif.

"I want them dead." He commands to his guards. "Spread the word to the troops to hunt down this freak."

"Yes, my lord." They bow and hurry out of the room, leaving him all alone....