Chapter 172

Rey’s POV

The door burst open, followed by soldiers who were dressed in armour. They had a shield, a lance, and a sword strapped in a scabbard that hung behind their waist. They also had a helmet covering their heads; however, it still revealed their eyes, which were glowing green.

I stood there, not out of shock or fear, but wondering what type of creature they were. They were taller than normal humans and had hairy faces, even though their helmet was covering most of them, I was still able to see them.

"Where are the rest?" I said with a deep smile, using my watch to examine the new soldiers who looked like knights. "Or the rest are hiding like cowards."

"What are you waiting for?" Esther barked with fury. "Seize him, beat him, and don't give him the chance to escape."

I watched as the knights, perhaps half a dozen men, dropped their lances, then drew out their weapons.

"Let's hop, a**hole," I said.

I was even awed by how my confidence sud