A Dance With Monsters (8)

Previously

"That man is someone you need to be wary of the most, Maiden," the Sage warned, his words carrying a note of caution. Curiosity piqued, Willow couldn't help but inquire why this particular combatant warranted such attention.

The Sage's response was cryptic yet laden with significance. "He is the epitome of freedom and the great wilderness," he explained, his gaze unwavering. "Even in an open stage like this, there is no telling what a brutal savage like him will do to a Maiden of your beauty."

A shiver coursed down Willow's spine as the implications of the Sage's words settled in. The Brutal King, infamous for his savage inclinations, possessed a dark reputation that sent fear rippling through the hearts of those who crossed his path. Willow, as the Maiden, with his distinctive physique, became an alluring target for the ferocious warrior.