Unifying the Plateau

Rayne descended from the sky.

Ansiwodoss promptly dispelled the dozens of enormous fireballs that were on the verge of exploding. He glanced at Rayne in confusion and asked, "Rayne, why aren't you attacking?"

He and Oruoin had been affected by Time Stop, slowing their attacks somewhat.

But Rayne was completely unaffected. Six seconds was more than enough for him to unleash his full power and work with himself and Oruoin to break Deep Azure's divine defenses. Even if they had fallen slightly short, he would not have let Deep Azure escape so easily. Yet Rayne had watched Deep Azure flee from the sky, without even showing any intention of attacking.

Reslin had not cast any spells during Time Stop either. He had remained invisible and stood by watching. He might as well have done nothing at all.

Even without Time Stop, he and Oruoin had ways to keep Deep Azure here.

Oruoin dispelled his berserk transformation, put away his greatsword and White Wood Staff, and shared the same confusion. Shaking his head, he said, "An enemy as powerful as Deep Azure must be killed completely once you've formed a blood feud with it. Letting it escape will bring endless trouble. Rayne, you should understand this principle."

"I understand, Master." Rayne nodded.

Oruoin frowned. "Then why did you let it go?" He was already suspecting that Rayne had deliberately held back. That Time Stop had practically been helping Deep Azure.

Rayne did not answer immediately. He seemed to be hesitating over whether he should speak.

"It was at my request that the governor did this." A detached voice came from the void.

The space before them rippled, and a thin figure emerged. He wore a black magic robe and held a smooth, rounded gray staff. His skin was pale, and he