Chapter 73: BOUNDARY OF THE BEASTS (8)

"You can't make us wait any longer than this, Charos," Gary said with unwavering determination, his voice echoing through the dimly lit hall. He stood resolutely before the chief of the centaurs, his tall frame tense with barely restrained frustration. Behind him, Canan mirrored his stance, his eyes sharp as they surveyed the room. Though two chairs had been provided for them, neither Gary nor Canan had taken a seat. They had no intention of showing any form of submission. It had been far too long. The king must have realized by now that Xina was missing, and the urgency of the situation weighed heavily on Gary's mind. "She is a special guest of the king. You can't just lock her away or mistreat her," Gary stated firmly, his voice steady as he tried to maintain a semblance of civility. He knew the delicate balance that existed between the zamuda and the centaurs, and he was well aware that pushing too hard could strain that relationship even further. But Charos wasn’t making it easy.