At Corvinus's laughter, a colossal magical formation emerged, centered on the mage tower. All the magical energy and evil beings in the surrounding area were sacrificed.
The air was sucked dry, the ground heaved upward, and every wicked creature within a few miles turned to ash.
Even Orion felt the pull of the sacrificial ritual. He flickered out of sight and quickly escaped its boundaries.
The sacrificial ritual proceeded swiftly. Once it could absorb no further offerings, a mysterious figure in a black cloak and brandishing a scythe appeared in midair.
"Esteemed Nero, welcome to the Radiant Continent!"
Corvinus's voice brimmed with reverence. The stranger before him, named Nero, was the one who had agreed to guide him.
Nero lowered his gaze, looking down at Corvinus in silence. After a moment, Nero turned his head to Orion.
"Esteemed Nero, he is the enemy—the one who kept me from extracting the world essence for you."
