Another blow to the stomach was delivered and you couldn’t hold back the groan that left your lips.

“Traitor.” A soldier spat, nudging your weak form with his foot before he stepped out of the cell and slammed the door shut.

A various amount of days had passed by since Chanyeol’s escape and since you were the cause of it, General Park had made it clear to not only the army but the entire country that he would give you the worst punishment.

“The execution will occur in twenty-four hours.”

Rolling onto your back, you used the last of your energy to lift up the arm that was used soon after to cover your eyes. Exhaling in a tired manner, the words you mumbled to yourself helped tuck away the fear that threatened to shake you.

“I don’t regret anything.”

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The hooded figure materialised in a sparse area of the city but glanced around to detect another human. He was relieved to find none and soon strolled towards a shop, his posture more relaxed than earlier.

“Welcome.” The cashier beamed as he entered and he sent them a nod before heading into the first aisle.

The basket he held was filled with various snacks and drinks that he and his friends favoured and shortly placed near the cashier who began scanning each item.

“It has been a week since the fire wielder had escaped but it was told that a traitor who was amongst the army had allowed this to occur.”

The male seemed startled by what he heard and quickly focused on the news report that the small television played.

“Here is the clip of the announcement General Park gave yesterday.”

Just witnessing the sight of the general who appeared on the screen next, his haunting dark orbs focused solely on the camera that was pointed in his direction, the young boy couldn’t stop the shiver that ran down his spine. The camera zoomed out and he almost dropped the money he intended to hand to the cashier. It was the soldier he had encountered at the woods with Chanyeol.

“The execution will occur in twenty-four hours.”

“Sir?” Kai snapped out of his daze and quickly gave the money before grabbing each bag.

“What about your change, sir?!” The cashier called out to the male who rushed out of the shop, not seeing the look of distress on his features.

“Keep it!”

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“The execution will begin shortly.”

The resonance of your father’s voice grew louder indicating you were near the execution platform. Unable to move on your own, two soldiers had been ordered to drag your injured form, not caring that it ached when they did so. As you tilted your head back to get a good look of the general who now stood in front of