Chapter 77

"Welcome to my kingdom. My name is Eligos," the man introduced himself, sitting back down. "Now, Maya will be joining us shortly, but first, I have to ask you a few questions."

"Okay, sure," he replied nervously, awaiting the impending inquiry.

After a short while, footsteps echoed on the marble floor. A woman appeared before him, with long black hair tied in a bun and brown eyes. Her skin tone was a shade lighter than his.

"Hello, Max," she greeted him with a warm smile.

"Hi, Maya," he said, shaking her hand.

She then turned to the man seated across from her. "Max, this is the king, Lycan."

Max nodded. "Nice to meet you."

"Likewise," the king replied, bowing his head slightly, then taking a sip of water from the glass before him.

"So, Max, I'd like to hear your story," the king said, pausing to observe Max closely. "We've known eac