The water churned as a massive body swam swiftly through it, accompanied by the rush of currents.
As that enormous figure drew closer, Rex could make out its general appearance. Neptulon the Tidehunter kept turning his head backward, clearly checking whether anyone was pursuing him.
His attention remained fixed on what lay behind him, causing him to neglect what lay ahead. That further improved the chances of Rex and the others' ambush succeeding.
Rex raised a hand and began gesturing to those beside him, signaling Jaina and the others to act.
At Rex's signal, Jaina and Antonidas wasted no time and immediately sprang into action.
Antonidas and Jaina began preparing to cast a spell together.
Yes, there were two of them, not three. The archmage had withdrawn from Jaina and Antonidas's group at Rex's request. Rex wanted him to stay out of the fight for now. Although Rex was confident that this ambush would bring down Neptulon the Tidehunter, their opponent was no ordinary being. He was a demigod and might possess some means of saving his own life. Rex had to be cautious, then more cautious still.
Keeping the archmage out of combat allowed him to conserve his mana. If anything unexpected happened, he could open another portal at once so Rex and the others could continue their pursuit.
Neither Jaina nor Antonidas had any objections. Rex's approach was the safest one.
Meanwhile, Medivh also began gathering his mana.
For this ambush, Rex, Tyrande, Tirion Fordring, and the archmage were reduced entirely to spectators, watching Medivh, Antonidas, and Jaina display their abilities. And, of course, there was Sylvanas. She could not be forgotten either.
If anyone had the easiest time in this battle, it was undoubtedly Tyrande. She had yet to make a proper move during this expedition. Her