The Man's Decree

“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.

countless times, and the path ahead does not lead us out of this mountain,” Hamish responded. He then fixed Rostom with an icy-cold

attempted to explain, “Are you serious, Mr. Chevalier? I heard about this path from a friend! Could it

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

go check the path up ahead and see if

“Go follow him and find out what’s going on, but be careful not to let him

long before she saw Rostom walk up to a group of people. She couldn’t hear what they were saying because she was too far away, but it was

hurried back and reported her

like he really is up

and got ready to leave with Kiara, only to see

Mr. Chevalier. It’s just up

about his theory when he heard Rostom lying to them. Getting straight to the point,

see anyone!” Rostom adamantly refused to admit the