Chapter 114. Lock Him Up

Canis’s gaze flitted to Nathan as he spoke. His words, though soft-spoken, held an edge sharp as a dagger. Beneath the seemingly casual remark lay a clear message: Speak now, or face the consequences.

Upon hearing those words, the group grew even more fearful. One amongst them, shivering uncontrollably with fear, blurted out first:

"In truth, I’m not fully aware, but Anthony is a subject of the commander’s experiments. He wants to capture him. Even if he’s broken, as long as he’s alive, it’s all that matters."

"Is this commander you speak of Jacob?"

"Yes, indeed."

His neck recoiled as he spoke, as if he could sense the immense pressure emanating from Hubert’s direction, making him tremble violently. On the other side, Hubert’s grip tightened. With every passing day, Jacob seemed more and more unfathomable. It was as if he was encountering a complete stranger, with every move, every clandestine step Jacob took, Hubert felt a