Chapter 20 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫

They had been waiting. The officials stood in the Red Flame Altar, dressed in black robes fastened tightly at the waist. The king was not present, nor was Baron.

The heavy doors opened, and Baron entered. At once, the officials bowed as he walked past them, his presence commanding the chamber. He w...