Gate and Key.

"You understand why I'm here, right?" Duke Maxwell asked lightly with a neutral tone. His bottomless eyes deeply stared at Lucius, radiating a formless pressure.

In response, Lucius simply drew his scythe and assumed a combat stance. Tangible murderous intent overflowed from within his body while an invisible pressure descended upon the scene; this pressure was [Annihilation Intent].

Seeing his response, Duke Maxwell let out a sigh and shook his head, "What a pity." He then snapped his fingers.

A shapeless wave of energy spread from his fingers and in the next instant, Lucius saw the sight before his eyes horribly twist. His vision darkened and his body fell forward powerlessly.

Reaching forward and grabbing Lucius' body, Duke Maxwell brought out a small black-colored cube from within his robe. He then touched the center of Lucius' head with the cube.