Chapter 1688

In a shadowy and tranquil mountain range, towering ancient trees shrouded the area in an eerie gloom. A faint, chilling aura pervaded the atmosphere, occasionally pierced by the distant roars of unknown beasts, sending shivers down one's spine. Several ghostly figures swiftly approached Sebastian. One of them shouted while glaring at him with fierce intensity, "Surrender now and come back with us! Disobedience will mean immediate execution!" His voice was as harsh and threatening as a wolf's snarl. "And why should I?" Sebastian asked, feigning indignation as his brows furrowed deeply. Under the dim and oppressive sky, his expression appeared especially grim. "You look suspicious. We need to take you back for questioning. If there's nothing wrong, you'll naturally be released," the man responded in an arrogant tone, as though his words were the ultimate authority. "Fine. I'll go with you," Sebastian muttered through gritted teeth, barely containing the simmering fury in his heart.