The moment Chris heard Yogev's declaration, a cold dread seized his stomach. For the first time since ascending to leadership, he realized he had been completely outplayed.
Having assumed Yogev would execute him on the spot after such an escalation, Chris had recklessly spilled every hidden truth, exposing his elaborate scheme to manipulate his followers directly in front of them.
Yogev smiled, a chilling expression that sent a violent shudder straight down Chris's spine. It was in that horrifying silence that Chris realized he had made a fatal miscalculation.
Panic creeping into his chest, Chris cast desperate glances at the few District One mages he had been celebrating with only hours prior.
"What... what are you going to do with me?" Chris stammered, his voice laced with sudden terror.
"Nothing," Yogev replied smoothly, his grin widening to show his teeth. "I am not going to do a single thing to you."
