บท 569: Going Against a Ruler (II)

Alex released the built-up darkness in his blade at the very last instant, causing it to surge forth at multiple times its original speed, catching the Skaven by surprise, who had his hand raised, pulsing with a corona of violet energy, ready to block it while his own dagger sliced through the heart of his target.

The dark blade carved through the air, leaving a trail of inky blackness as it sliced effortlessly through the fabric of space and the violet shield, meeting no resistance.

Its momentum halted only when it struck its target, and in an instant, a section of the creature's dark cloak disintegrated, erased by the sheer force of the blade.

Tendrils of darkness and violet energy erupted from the point of impact, writhing chaotically as the two opposing energies clashed, staining the surroundings in hues of black and violet.