Chapter 276
When it was finally completed, the serum wasn't just capable of granting power but could also strip it away as well. Magus had been waiting, biding his time, but the final phase kept slipping further into the future.
Nine years.
Nine years away from home.
By now, even his little brother must've grown. Who knew how many star-levels that freak had already managed to climb? At the thought, Magus allowed himself the smallest smile. His fingers brushed the necklace around his neck.....a pendant of green jade, split in two. One half with him. One with his brother.
But the moment of warmth vanished as a presence loomed behind him.
Magus' eyes narrowed. His body tensed.
The whisper of steel tore the air.
Ronan.
The Dread Sword was already in motion, its arc slicing upward with killing intent. The blade struck Magus squarely only for his skin to ignite in another elemental defense.