Justin lost his patience when Sam and Edward moved to leap at Alex. “Enough! Back off, both of you!” he barked. His pathetic underlings were humiliating. Edward was whining over his earlier embarrassment, while Sam had been defeated so easily. Afraid of disobeying Justin’s order, Sam glared daggers at Alex as he and Edward backed away. Alex ignored them. They meant nothing to him. “Alex, I’m curious,” Justin started, giving him a look. “Why the sudden confidence today? You’re not afraid of me at all.” “You’re not a Purple-Eyed Blood Lion, why would I be afraid of you?” Alex chuckled at the thought. Purple-Eyed Blood Lions were invincible, demonic beasts. Some possessed enormous strength, some had a thick armor of scales, while some were powerful enough to control the elements. They