Chapter 287: Chapter 263: The End of the Starlight

Facing the strange obedience displayed by the bizarre race before him, Raymond retracted the chains that had bound the other and realized that before him, no one could plot schemes or launch surprise attacks.

Loveday's gratitude was evident as he thanked Raymond on bended knee, bowing his elongated head low, exposing the vulnerability at the back of his head where his energy was stored; a Star Spirit's way of expressing submission. It signified complete defenselessness, in the face of someone who would not hesitate to sever his head with a Light Blade.

Raymond felt no warmth toward the creature's subservience, his voice remaining as cold and authoritative as ever.

"Why such reverence toward me when we have never met before?"

"Star Spirits show respect to any being with great Spiritual Energy, especially someone as powerful as you; your radiance, your strength, would more than qualify you to be a bishop amongst my kind."

"Spiritual Energy?"