Chapter 287 - Shift in presence

Even after several minutes, even as the dust continued to settle and dissipate, hardly any movements could be heard or seen from either end. 

Watching from the unknown space the shadowy figure waves his hand in front of the floating screen. At the next moment, the image changed, showing a pile of rubble. The motionless shape of Aiden's dark green limbs could be seen. Although it looked like it, the thin figure was certain that the battle was far from over, and that the boy is not out of it yet.

He flashed his dark shadowy tendril-covered fingers again as the screen changed once again, showing the body of his servant, Murus. He growled in frustration upon seeing the state he was in. His lips slowly parted, he spoke with an annoyed tone.

"Is this what you came to be?! Murus, you really disappoint me. You wanted to test the boy, yet you are defeated within 3 blows? If this is true, don't bother returning, I have no need of such a disgrace."