Chapter 599: Devouring and Death

After weight reduction was completed, Marquis Glatoni did not launch an attack immediately but reassessed the young man before him.

William, who had been dodging continuously and performing multiple Star Transfers, showed no signs of needing to catch his breath and didn't seem to be dissipating any energy whatsoever.

It appeared that everything prior was just a disguise.

"In addition to luring me to expose my flaws and deliver a slash... you intentionally retreated by dodging, drawing me from the Black Bridge toward the city's edge to facilitate your teammates' infiltration of the Central Manor, didn't you?"

William quickly shook his head in denial, "No, no, no~ Our manpower is limited. Even if I could draw you away, they wouldn't be sufficient to infiltrate the Central Manor... unless we rescue teacher Zede or kill you.

The purpose of leading you to the city wall was just to 'engage in solo combat'.