Chapter 990: The Man Without Shadow (Part 6)

The hooded man only observed and didn't take any action. Despite him trying to remain as still as possible, exhaustion was evident in his posture. His breaths too were laboured.

Hidden within his coat were six more spheres. Everyone part of the Essencer Guild in this town apart from Eldna had been killed.

Originally, he came here to deal with her too, having the means to track her whereabouts despite her change in appearance. But, upon observing that she was now a Spirit, he decided to stay his hand.

After all, the previous battle with the Spirit had exhausted him considerably. He was short on materials for another battle, having just now dealt with the regular Essencer Guild members scattered throughout the town.

'She's a Spirit and feels stronger than the one from before.' He frowned in response, 'Her accumulations seem to be lacking, but she has absorbed some rather tricky abilities.'