Across varying variables, paths that would lead to his ruin by confronting the Voidal Monarch only for the sake of Lorayah Village—and Kaelthar inside, it ended up well. Rex succeeded, strong-arming the threat away.
But it could've ended very badly.
Rex recognized that.
He could've died there and then, causing him to lose all of his powers and also endangering the others.
Perhaps it was because of his argument with Princess Davina, or maybe the innocent look Kaelthar was wearing right now, but he was angry. His breath turned rapid—and hot as he looked directly into Kaelthar's eyes.
"I'm done playing games now."
"Wha-What do you mean?"
"I'm saying you're going to help me regardless of your situation."
"No… No way! I'm not going to do that!"
Pah!
A crisp sound echoed across the chamber.
Rex slapped Kaelthar's face hard, leaving one side of his face reddening gradually.
He didn't pull back his strength either.
