Arian felt his heart pounding. He knew now was the best option.

The man pulled down the rope gently, expanding the knot. Arian waited patiently for his entire focus to shift to the knot before acting.

It was now or never. He slipped one wrist after another out of the chain. The sound of the silver chains falling to the ground caused the men around to panic, running towards the stand.

But it was already too late. How stupid of them to leave just one person at his side. Still, Arian was positive that they didn't give him food or even a drop of water to drain all his strength....