Fearless Choice

"Rayne*Augustus?" Sanavia's voice was slightly hoarse.

This was her natural voice, and she spoke very fluently, without any of the sluggishness she had displayed when communicating with the Sub-Mind Chip. Clearly, she had only been pretending before.

Now that no one else was present, she no longer bothered to pretend.

However, she seemed unfamiliar with Rayne's name, and her tone was somewhat bewildered.

"Uh..."

Rayne's smile froze on his face.

A little awkwardly, he asked, "You haven't heard of me?"

Sanavia slowly shook her head.

That shouldn't be possible!

Rayne found it unbelievable.

It had been a long time since he had met anyone who did not know his name, even if that person was an undead.

Gotham City had been established on the New Continent for nearly a year. A few months ago, it had even fought a major battle against the Scourge Legion and nearly shot down a Floating City outside Eversong City.

By all rights, Sanavia should have heard something about him.

"General Sanavia didn't participate in the battle when the Scourge Legion attacked Eversong City less than half a year ago?" Rayne asked curiously.

"No." Sanavia replied in a low voice, "The Death Lord left me at Icecrown Fortress. He only sent me into the Floating City after the battle ended."

"No wonder..."

Rayne suddenly understood.

"Was the Death Lord suspicious of you?"

"No. This should merely have been a coincidence." Sanavia's tone was firm as she explained, "Whenever he left, he would leave at least six Apocalypse Knights to guard Icecrown Fortress. The candidates were usually fixed, with each taking turns. It just happened to be my turn last time."

Six Apocalypse Knights guarding the house!

Rayne could not help feeling curious.

Could he learn something about the Scourge Legion's internal situation?

"How many Apocalypse