202 New Dawn

  "…" Struck by a sudden jolt of curiosity, the statement made many envious. More than that, the aura around the place intensified. The main culprits were the military officers who stood, fear glued them to the ground. The chilled aura emanating all round was from Staxius's appearance.

  "Guess I never told anyone about the changes," as if nothing happened, the man returned to normal. The wings vanished, the blood halo traveled from the head and to his hand. A snap later, from crystals, it reverted to liquid – one darker and viler than usual. The reason was that the giant had been consumed.

  "Any way you look at it," Deadeyes spoke, "-we did it," he smiled.

  "Kniq got their revenge," Achilles cheered. "At last, we can move on," Undrar added. "Way to keep us on edge," Avon pouted, the last moments of the fight sent shivers. A headbutt that thrust him across, the landing could be seen by two distinct footsteps – one that cracked the ground.