Chapter 58. Pursue and Overtake

RAZAL

Staggering to my feet, I glance around, panting heavily. I am surrounded by White Neems, as my ironclad guards have been diminished. Meizza’s huge figure persists at the center, his white cape stained with blood and dirt. I smile, staring into his black eyes, satisfied with how much damage I have caused him.

Although this might be the end of the road for me, the fact that Karen is on a mission to protect our son gives me fulfillment. After all, the end of Assyria is here.

Slowly, I raise my hands, a symbol of surrender, for I see no reason to drag on with this battle since we both have lost the war. Besides, the Neems are well needed in the battle against the Red Eye King.

“It is over. You have won the battle but lost the war...” I say, and he scoffs, his sword dangling in his hand.

“Kneel,” He growls, but I remain on my feet.

“Perth kneels to no one.”

“You will kneel to Assyria!” He thunders, and my eyebrows pucker. I thought the Prin