~Killian~

We waited for hours until one of the soldiers returned with good news, which defused the tension in the air. "Sire, one of the hunters was killed as he tried attacking the runt but the rest were misled by the noise," he said, putting a smile on everyone's face.

"You did well, your team deserves a reward for this," I hailed him, patting his back as he bowed. My statement was only intended to urge the other soldiers to take their duties seriously and to convey my positive attitude.

I turned to face them all and spoke something out loud. "You are dismissed; that is all." After that, everyone...