Bab 723: Another Tale Of Backstabbing (2)

"It can't be him," Astaroth replied. "His explosive aura would give him away."

While Astaroth's words held truth, Kro'Han was the only one Ashton suspected who could have access to precursor technology like their ship. But if it wasn't him, then who else could it be?

For a fraction of a second, Ashton thought it could be his father. Despite Ashton having obliterated the remnants of Jo'Han, a glimmer of hope persisted in his heart—a hope born from the inherent belief that his father, being a precursor, might have somehow endured the seemingly irreversible fate.

But he knew it was impossible. This meant the question remained... who was on that ship? Unluckily for the duo, the sight of the vessel made Rood cackle, which could mean one thing...

"The ship is here for that bastard!" Astaroth said before lunging towards the Xyran.