Chapter 702: Legendary Demon Cage Runic Formation
Vlad had a tremendous amount of work ahead of him, so his eyes were sharp, focused, and steady. He was determined to handle any distractions swiftly, enabling him to return to the single most important task, growing strong enough to handle whatever the Void Heart Stronghold sent his way.
"Come in," he commanded calmly yet firmly.
Immediately, the gates swung open, and Valeria, Scipius, and Cato stepped forward into the room. The expressions on the trio’s faces were visibly pale, a stark indication of their internal turmoil.
Their heads were lowered, deliberately avoiding direct eye contact with the Depravita of Wrath, fearful of triggering the wrathful gaze that had burned holes through dozens of Sages as if they were piles of wood.
Once they had reached a distance of approximately five meters from Vlad, they silently sank to their knees and sat submissively on the floor. Their eyes remained fixed firmly downward in an explicit display of complex submission.
They had witnessed firsthand the unimaginable power the Depravita of Wrath had unleashed on the battlefield. The image of him killing a Legendary Vorometallicae with a single thrust of his hand was burned permanently into their minds.
Such overwhelming power had left no room for doubt; they stood absolutely no chance against him.
True, each of them belonged to influential families with Legendary-level figures of their own. Yet those mighty figures were distant, unavailable for protection at this crucial moment.
They also knew that, given the chaotic circumstances, no new Legendary reinforcements would arrive at the Korokor Stronghold anytime soon. This stark reality meant that Vlad had become the undisputed authority of this fortress, and had full control over their lives.
If Vlad desired their deaths, he possessed countless ways to achieve it without consequence. No one would dare raise a voice or a finger in protest.
They had come specifically to plead for mercy, yet the fear gripping their hearts prevented them from speaking. Thus, they sat in heavy silence, waiting desperately for Vlad’s permission to speak.