"Report what you witnessed to your head. This kingdom's fate is nothing other than a warning for you all. Surrender and fall under the rule of my master, disobey and suffer the same fate—the absolute extinction of your race," Kodiac said. The room was empty, not a single being could be seen, begging the question of who he was talking to. Or was it just some rehearsal?
"You keep hiding any longer, and I might as well change my mind and kill you," Kodiac spoke calmly. His voice was not raised at all, but the pressure was intensifying.
"Forgive my impoliteness," a young man clad in all black said, falling to his knees.
"No one tests me. I will spare you this once since you have a message to deliver, but there will be no next time. Your left hand should suffice as enough punishment for your insolence," Kodiac said.
The arm of the young man dropped to the floor faster than he could react, burning into flames afterward.