Demon King of Tyranny Anos Voldigoad in The Eminence in Shadow

Chapter 12 - Zenon Griffey

"Damn it!"

As Zenon continued down the dark tunnel, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered within him. He couldn't believe that he had been defeated so easily by that mysterious stranger with such unearthly movements.

As he reached the end of the tunnel, Zenon stumbled into a hidden chamber that seemed to have been tailored for research. The room was filled with laboratory artifacts, symbols, and strange writings on paper. When he noticed that no one was there. Zenon's expression changed, but his pain and injuries were getting the better of him.

"What the hell happened? where is–Ugh!"

He collapsed onto the floor, groaning in agony. His thoughts drifted back to the stranger who had defeated him so easily, and he couldn't help but wonder if he would ever encounter him again. With a deep sigh, Zenon closed his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing to ease the pain in his stomach.

"He blew half my internal organs with a single punch..."

Zenon muttered to himself, his voice trembling with fear and pain. He couldn't comprehend how the stranger who appeared out of nowhere had inflicted such severe damage on him with just one punch.

"Who was that monster?" he whispered, clutching his stomach in agony. The pain was almost unbearable, and Zenon knew that he needed to get medical attention as soon as possible.

But as he struggled to stand up, he couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that lingered within him. The thought of encountering that mysterious stranger again sent shivers down his spine.

"I have to be more careful," Zenon thought to himself, his eyes scanning the empty laboratory for any sign of danger. "There's no telling what else could be lurking around."

But despite his best efforts, his mind couldn't help but drift to the unsettling thought that there might be more than just the Shadow Garden lurking in the shadows.

Was that man working with the Shadow Garden? Or is he from another separate organization? Where is everyone? Where is that damn scientist?

Zenon's mind raced with questions as he struggled to make sense of the situation. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he was in grave danger, and that he needed to be more cautious in his next moves.

As he made his way out of the hidden chamber through an opened door, Zenon couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. The scientist was known to be extremely cautious and would never leave a door open, let alone one leading to a valuable laboratory. Zenon realized that something must have happened while he was unconscious, and the thought filled him with apprehension.

He cautiously stepped into the hallway, his eyes scanning the area for any signs of movement or danger. The silence was deafening, and the only sound he could hear was his own labored breathing.

Zenon's instincts told him to proceed with caution, and he began to move stealthily down the hallway. The walls were lined with scientific equipment, and he noticed that some of the machines were still running, while others were completely still.

His heart pounding in his chest, Zenon tried to remain calm as he slowly made his way towards the main laboratory. But as he rounded the corner, he was met with an unsettling sight.

The laboratory was in shambles, and it was clear that there had been a violent struggle. Tables were overturned, glassware was shattered, and equipment was strewn about haphazardly.

"What the hell happened here?" Zenon muttered to himself, his eyes widening in shock.

He cautiously made his way towards the center of the room, where he noticed a trail of blood leading towards a closed door. His heart racing, Zenon approached the door and hesitated for a moment before pushing it open.