Kaduri’s eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat.

  "F-Father... your Hoteps...

  I won’t be with you much longer, Kaduri," his Father's voice calm yet heavy. He knelt down, placing firm hands on Kaduri’s trembling shoulders, holding him in place The king will send them for me soon. There’s no time to explain everything."

  Wh-what are you talking about? Why would the king—? Why not just fire you? Why—?"

  Listen to me!" His father’s tone cut through Kaduri’s questions like a blade. Kaduri froze, his wide eyes fixed on his father.

  When your vision disgusts you—when the world feels like it’s trembling, shattering into piece—go to this place," Knock on the door. Tell him your name. He’ll give you all you need."

  Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

  Wh-what do you mean? What place? What’s going to happen?"

  "You’ll understand when the time comes, "Just remember this, Kaduri: hope is the ultimate weapon.

  "What? I don’t—

  Target is hostile! Rooftop! Requesting backup!"

  "Kaduri, never lose confidence in yourself. Courage is what rises when all hope is lost. It’s what makes you strong, even when the world stands against you.

  "It’s courage, Kaduri. That’s what this world needs... and that’s what you’ll give it.

  And without courage... there’s no freedom!"

  I’ll kill them,"

  Every, one of them."

  how do you like the chapter?