Quentyn shook his head and explained, “No, that’s not how it happened. Xanthakos did indeed save us and spared us from death. However, since we were freed, he forced us into submission. We had to comply with his arrangements, hide the truth, and complete his tasks.”

James inquired, “What tasks?”

Quentyn looked at Quintuis and urged, “You should explain.”

Quintus took a deep breath and said, “We were asked to train immortal warriors for him and put together a powerful army to help him overthro