Watching the Crypt Lord already locked in a fierce battle with the arcane constructs, and the Death Knights and Nerubians behind him being driven back step by step by Ye Ting and the other two, Antonidas nodded in satisfaction. His gaze at Kel'Thuzad could not help carrying a hint of smugness.
"Looks like the helper your new master bestowed upon you isn't all that reliable, Kel'Thuzad."
To be honest, the situation before him, especially Ye Ting's appearance, had indeed exceeded the lich's expectations.
He snorted coldly and said in a sinister tone:
"I have to admit, you won the first round, Antonidas.
"But that means nothing. As long as I can kill you and offer your death to the great master who is soon to arrive, the final victory will still be mine."
"So you are determined to betray Dalaran, to betray humanity."
Antonidas shook his head in disappointment.
"But unfortunately, you cannot kill me. Since you have utterly disregarded the friendship we once shared, I will not show mercy to you either. I... will personally purify you and wash away Dalaran's shame."
Facing Antonidas's declaration, Kel'Thuzad bared the teeth of his skeletal mouth, seeming to... smile?
"Antonidas, I admit that you are powerful."
The lich praised him in a strange tone, though anyone could hear there was no praise in it at all.
"If you were the man you were ten years ago, I might have feared you. But now, tsk, tsk..."
He shook his head vigorously and said regretfully:
"You are old. Though your mana and wisdom remain, your physical strength and energy are long past their prime."
"It is enough to defeat you," Antonidas retorted sharply.
But the lich ignored his answer and continued on his own. "Master Antonidas, human ability has limits. I learned one thing