Bab 1698: So you are the Leader?

"Haah… Haahh… Haahh…" 

He felt his heart thud, a thick, heavy beat that echoed painfully in his chest. His fingers twitched, gripping the edge of his metallic forearm spikes to keep himself steady. 

Never before had he felt such unease, such… gut-wrenching dread. 

He was a veteran, a giant among warriors, with strength that made him a well-known warrior that even the beings at the very top of Nexus knew of. 

Yet here he was, rooted to the spot, trembling as he watched the nightmarish sight in front of him. 

It was just a few moments ago when Vajra was pitying this newcomer, being surrounded by 10 low lives, strong ones at that, on the first day he came here, it could only be considered unlucky. 

Facing four battle-hardened Sovereigns who had been doing this for thousands of years and had impeccable teamwork was bound to be difficult. 

The newbie was in for a hard time. 

Or at least that is what Vajra thought…

But…