Vlad's eyes narrowed as he noticed that Orfry did not pursue him. He could sense the burst of rage behind him—a colossal, burning fury that surged like a million tortured souls—an emotional detonation triggered by the realization that the entire battle had been a ruse.
Orfry knew that Vlad had never intended to win that fight. It had all been a distraction, orchestrated to keep the ancient entity occupied while the Xaos Kingdom launched its offensive across Exilon.
The anger at being outsmarted was thunderous, palpable—but still, Orfry did not lose control. He didn't give in to wrath. Instead, he turned away from the Oniris Continent and vanished, retreating back into his territory.
