A Man Like None Other

“Let’s rest for a bit, Tom…” Hamish said as he broke free of Rostom’s grip and sat down on the side

“We’re almost there, Mr. Chevalier. The exit is straight ahead! Moreover, it’s not safe to rest in this spot. We can find a secure location to rest once we’ve reached our destination,” Rostom advised.

He then tried to help Hamish up, but the older man waved his hands and refused to get up no matter what.

Consequently, Rostom turned toward Kiara and said, “Please tell Mr. Chevalier to get up, Kiara. It’s too dangerous for us to rest here.”

“How about we find a spot to rest up front, Dad?” Kiara suggested. Hamish shook his head. “I’m afraid we might not be able to rest if we head over there.”

“Why not?” Kiara asked in confusion.

Mount Crimson countless times, and the path ahead does not lead us out of this mountain,” Hamish responded. He then fixed Rostom with an icy-cold glare, pressing further, “Tom, why don’t you enlighten me on why you brought

attempted to explain, “Are you serious, Mr. Chevalier? I heard about this path from

help sell his act. Kiara was starting to panic. “Did we take a wrong turn, Dad? What

see if we’re on the right track,”

Hamish told Kiara, “Go follow him and find out what’s going on, but be careful not

up to a group of people. She couldn’t hear what they were saying because she was too

hurried back and reported her findings

he really is up to no good. Let’s

Kiara, only to see Rostom coming back before he could even take

a suitable spot for us to rest, Mr. Chevalier. It’s just up ahead. Additionally, we’re on the correct path and are close

certain about his theory when he heard Rostom lying to them. Getting straight to the point, he demanded, “Stop lying to me,

didn’t see anyone!” Rostom