Chapter 501: Chapter 497: Toying

"His life is in danger," the High Duke exclaimed as he understood the meaning of this shaking. That's right. We need to get to him fast and help him. 

"I'll go and help him. You stay here," High Duke Oris said as he smiled. 

"No, I'll come with you as well," Rale said, refusing to agree. 

"No. It's unsafe for you. It'll be easier for me alone," High Duke Oris shook his head.

"It's my duty to be there to help him. I'll go with you at any cost," Rale insisted. 

...

"Sigh, fine," After a bit of back and forth, High Duke Oris agreed, even though a bit unwillingly, all because he didn't have much time to waste here. 

Each second wasted here is a second lost that could have been used to save Ryder.

High Duke Oris caught the hand of Rale as he disappeared. 

...

In a different place, Ryder was running towards the Corpse with the Scythe in his hand with the intention of cutting it in half.