Chapter 422: An Old Enemy

The crimson light of the setting sun bled across the sky, bathing the courtyard of the Imperial Palace in an ominous glow. Pascal and Harleigh stood side-by-side, the newfound resonance between their souls a quiet hum of power against the backdrop of an uncertain world. The calm, however, was destined to be shattered. A streak of silver light tore through the evening air, landing heavily in the center of the courtyard with a resounding thud. The ground trembled. It was a Sword King, clad in...