Max smiled calmly at Raymond as the last traces of poison within his body were completely erased by the power of his Heavenly Luminance Royal Bloodline, the radiant energy leaving him refreshed and untainted as if nothing had ever happened.
In the very next instant, blue lightning erupted around his body, and before Raymond could even register the movement, Max had already appeared in front of him, his speed so overwhelming that all Raymond perceived was a brief flash of azure light.
When his vision stabilized, Max's sword was already resting gently against his neck, its cold edge carrying an undeniable threat as Max spoke directly into his mind through essence transmission.
