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All the zombies in the forest, the dead vampires, Zulfik, and Harley, are now silent, swaying gently with blank faces.

They stay like that, at least until all the specters within their bodies come out, and scatter in all directions. And instantly, all these lifeless bodies collapse.

All the Manes in this forest are also getting out, seeming to be uncomfortable with the condition of the woods which have been covered in ice.

They are interested in the stability in the area around Nimeza's core. The appearance of these Manes later catches Dean's attention.

“I can't let them get near that stone.”

Dean rushes over to the jet black stone, which is currently still in Valery's hand. Somehow, Valery’s hands are now slowly petrifying.

This is what happens to people who lost their drive to live due to the effects of Nimeza's core, just like all the six previous kings of Yegristan who failed in inheriting that stone.

Not only does he die, but every organ, cell and molecule in Valery’s body have b