Chapter 70: DOMINION OF THE CENTAURS (5)

His name was Charos, the leader of the centaurs, and his presence dominated the clearing. Xina had never met anyone like him before—his sheer size, the power emanating from his aura—it was overwhelming. Even without an introduction, she knew exactly who he was. It was obvious from the way all the centaurs lowered their heads in respect as he approached, just as she had seen the zamudas do when Gary walked into a room back at the manor. He commanded attention simply by existing. Xina, however, couldn’t stop staring. She was fascinated by this realm, its history, and the creatures that inhabited it. Her mind was buzzing with questions, and the presence of Charos made her wonder about the stories this world had to tell. Surely, there was a deep history behind the beings of this realm, as rich and layered as any legend. But here, those legends were real, living, breathing beings. While Xina was enthralled by the leader's grandiosity, she failed to notice the glances that Archer and Gilli