Chapter 0767

Somehow, though, an idea came to mind. Before, it had been so sudden and horrific; but maybe if I could meet my opponent first, get a feel for whoever I would be fighting, it wouldn't be so bad.

Right?

"Alright," I finally agreed, albeit hesitantly. "But first, I want to meet my opponent."

Mila blinked at me in surprise for several long moments, clearly not having expected that suggestion. And at first, I thought she might refuse. But then, her perfectly sculpted lips curved into a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Unconventional, but I'll allow it," she said cooly, standing and smoothing down her silken dress. "Get dressed. I'll take you there now."

Mila led me down a dimly lit corridor, the torches casting eerie reflections along the smooth and shiny obsidian walls. I walked behind her, my breaths the only sound filling the space aside from that of her silk skirts rustling. Finally, we reached a heavy wooden door, and Mila pulled it open with ease. "After you," she said, gesturing for me to walk in. I gave her a curt nod and walked past her to find a row of cells: silver bars lined each cell, much like the ones that I had been kept in back before I was a believer.

But this place was different. It was more dark, more dank, and the scent of warm musk filled the air.

were huddled shapes that I could barely make out in the darkness, Mila wrinkled

tried. I was too stunned by the scene around me, by the huddled masses and quiet whimpers. It quickly became obvious to me

was a

Mila said calmly, gesturing to one larger cell at the end. "Your

And from that moment on, I knew that the sight that greeted me would be seared into my

paced back and forth, towering over us. Its once sleek black fur was now patchy and dirty, its claws long and

hint of greenish

just paced, growling softly under its breath, too weak and hungry to even look at

my opponent?" I breathed,

around my arm, holding me in place. "Of course," she

to keep my appearance calm. "Nothing, I just... Is he

silence was enough

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