Chapter 93: Secrets of the Blood Pearl (3)

With a sudden, violent intensity, Nikolai's eyes flared with a blood-red glow that seemed to pulsate with an ominous energy. His fangs erupted from his gums like jagged daggers, and his claws shot out, embedding themselves into the marble floor with a deafening crack. Instantly, he was on his feet, his gaze locked onto the warriors and Rodion, who were frozen in their shock as they stared at River. River’s eyes met Nikolai’s, and a look of pure terror washed over his face. “What’s wrong?” Rodion asked, his voice trembling slightly as he noticed River’s fear. He turned to look at Nikolai, whose sinister grin sent chills down everyone’s spines. “What the—” Before Rodion could finish his question, Nikolai sprang into action, leaping onto one of the warriors. The warrior let out a blood-curdling scream as Nikolai's claws drove deep into his eyes, crushing through the delicate orbs and shattering his skull. “Run,” Rodion whispered urgently to River, who immediately bolted away, sprinti