The beast leaned in slowly as if demonstrating that it wasn't a threat. Naturally, Killian shrank back, heart pounding but keeping eye contact with the beast that stopped an inch away from his nose.
It tilted its neck, looking into his eyes intently. Then a cold deep voice echoed within Killian's consciousness.
"Void-Born, how do you have a fire that burns like the Holy Fire?"
Killian swallowed hard, blinking once. The realism of the beast's question made his heartbeat less frantic, but he didn't look away.
"How do you also control the Sound Element?"
Killian finally moved his head away when the beast leaned forward again. His fingers reached for his Void-Bat that had loosened from his grip but the beast pinned its hind leg on the weapon.
It was thrice the weight of a natural tiger even if it looked the size of one. Its hot breathing fanned against Killian's skin, even when it lowered its head.
