Chapter 85: Argus
Author: Aranew
last update2025-03-28 09:00:43

"H-How..."

Alkan stared in shock at Matilda, who was smiling at him. He had managed to escape and outwit the three great kingdoms, even defeating a dragon from another world—so how could he be brought down by nothing more than Matilda’s knife?

He clutched his bleeding chest, his brows furrowing. He heard Matilda laugh, her wide grin stretching across her face.

"That blade is made from the bones of an ancient deity. There is no barrier it cannot cut through. I knew you had powers—I knew you were a being under the protection of the White Palace." Her smile widened further. "You ruined my plan, so you cannot be allowed to live."

She swung the blade at him again, and he quickly stepped back.

"Master," the diamond woman called out, noticing his moment of disorientation.

Alkan shook his head, regaining focus, and swiftly dodged the incoming strike. He summoned his shadow to block the knife, but to hi
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