Chapter 53

Rick stared at Klaus in disbelief, his dumbfounded expression a mirror of the collective astonishment in the hall. The patriarch himself had stood and applauded Klaus, a gesture of respect rarely witnessed, especially for someone of such a young age. However, Klaus remained seemingly indifferent, ignoring the patriarch's acknowledgment.

{{|You little...!! Bow your head towards the patriarch before he decides to behead you for a lack of respect towards him,|}} Rick sent an angry telepathic message towards Klaus, perturbed by the apparent disregard for the patriarch.

{{|Why should I?|}} Klaus's telepathic reply only deepened Rick's shock. The abrupt response prompted Rick to take two steps back, unable to comprehend how a twelve-year-old possessed the ability to send telepathic messages.