Dust Settled

Rayne and the other two teleported back to the control room.

Just now, Duke Silverstar and Storm Queen had guarded the place in perfect understanding, protecting Iola's Core so the enemy wouldn't take advantage of the opening. They hadn't seen the battle by the sea. When they saw the three of them emerge from the Portal, Duke Silverstar immediately asked, "Where is he? Did he get away?"

Even Soul Saint Wizards found King of Shadows's speed and tenacity troublesome.

The three had returned in less than half a minute. The result was obvious.

"Dead."

The memory of Rayne's earth-shattering slash lingered in Ichina's mind, and she might never forget it for the rest of her life. She said calmly, "He was slain by Rayne."

"That fast?"

Duke Silverstar and Storm Queen were both astonished. They couldn't help looking at Rayne. A Saint Tier King of Shadows had actually been slain by him so quickly.

They might not have been able to do it themselves. There was a high chance their opponent would have escaped.

They gained a new understanding of Rayne's strength.

Rayne showed no hint of pride, however. He said in a deep voice, "This enemy has a powerful background, and he came prepared."

He explained King of Shadows's Soul Trigger Spell.

Duke Silverstar's expression turned grave after hearing it, and she still felt a lingering fear. Fortunately, Rayne had reacted in time and used his own body to block the spell attack for King of Shadows. Otherwise, not only would they have failed to protect Iola's Core, but the four sisters and Rayne might all have died.

Earlier, when Rayne had proposed setting a trap to lure out the enemy, she had been somewhat unwilling. It was too troublesome, and calling her sisters over meant owing them a