Ultimatum

His response shocked his peers.

None of them, not even Sage Sariawar, had expected him to openly defy who they had all accepted as the Antithesis in their hearts.

"…Heresy!" Sage Kair, who originally pledged loyalty to Rui, spat with contempt.

"This is sacrilege!"

"How dare you defy Lord Virodhabhasa?!"

And yet, none of them put their money where their mouths were to attempt to use force against him, gazing at him warily.

Martial Pontifex Sage Mahamel, known as the Reverser.

A powerful peak Sage with a counter-offensive Martial Art.

Attacking him was nothing short of self-harm.