章 2522: Near, But Also Far 

After the big explosion, which shake the space of Zocarro itself, Minos saw his enemy flee with superficial burns, flying in the opposite direction.

"Tsk! Not so fast!" Minos grabbed his Divine Sword with both hands and sliced through space, a feat reminiscent of Kendrick's divine ability.

A portal materialized kilometers ahead, and with a powerful flap of his wings, Minos crossed through, appearing before Artaud in a few breaths of time.

Seeing the enemy appear before him, the wounded alien's eyes widened in terror.

"Minos! You'll pay for this!" he shouted, though his voice quivered, revealing his fear. This was a deadly encounter—one of them would have to die for the other to continue.

Artaud's confidence wavered. Officer Stuart now controlled the Hydras Amulet, an artifact of immense power, coveted even by newly promoted Supremes.