THE LOWER HALL of Shadow Headquarters, which lay beneath the mansion, with dim lights illuminated the Shadow Insignia on the far wall. Umupo si Alaric sa isang upuan na naroon. The commanders stood in a straight line. Julian stood behind Alaric. They were in an empty room with only walls, no furniture, just the chain and the barrel at the center of the room. The room smelled like blood. Ito ang silid kung saan napaparusahan ang mga lumalabag sa batas ng Shadow Organization. And this was the place where they interrogated their enemies. At alam ni Julian kung saan papatungo ang gabing ‘to. Alaric crossed his legs, placing his arms on each armrest of the chair. Sandali niyang tiningnan ang mga ito isa-isa bago siya nagsalita. “Explain.” One word from Alaric made the Commander

