Millis Continent-Great Forest-training grounds
Gyes Dedoldia knelt awkwardly on one knee, clutching his agonizing abdomen and panting, his face filled with shock and resentment.
The strength and speed he had taken such pride in had proved utterly helpless against this seemingly ordinary black-haired young man. Most frightening of all was the man's bizarre ability to suppress his battle aura, which had filled him with unprecedented dread.
Cui Ciyou slowly withdrew his fist. After the satisfying experience of giving Gyes a good beating, the anger ignited in his chest by the insults to Ghislaine had subsided somewhat, but his eyes remained icy.
He walked up to Gyes and looked down at him, his voice devoid of warmth. "Now, Gyes, we can have a proper talk about that 'scum,' that 'disgrace' you mentioned."
"Or would you like to 'stretch your muscles' some more, so I can remind you of your manners in a more 'memorable' way?"
Gyes involuntarily shuddered at his words.
Gritting his teeth, he struggled to lift his head and meet Cui Ciyou's fathomless black eyes. His heart brimmed with humiliation and hatred, but above all, helplessness.
He knew he had lost-utterly and completely.
The two chiefs of the Doldia Tribe, Gustav of the catfolk and Bruddo of the dogfolk, also stepped forward, equally conflicted expressions on their faces.
They were shocked by the formidable strength Cui Ciyou had displayed, but the long-buried grievances between Gyes and Ghislaine also gave them a headache.
"Ah..."
Chief Gustav let out a long sigh. He glanced at his son, then turned to Cui Ciyou and said heavily:
"My young friend Ciyou, this is a family matter within our Dedoldia Clan, and a painful chapter of our past."
"Gyes... his resentment toward Ghislaine stems from..."
"Father!"
Gyes interrupted his father, the chief.
"Hmph!"
Gyes