Larry rolled on the ground several times, spitting out a mouthful of blood before scrambling to his feet and fleeing.

If he knew from the start Eric was the one who had killed the transcendent Catellonian shadow warrior, he probably wouldn't have dared to act. Even if he did, he would have planned it meticulously, not recklessly barging in with his men as he did tonight.

Matthew pushed back a Pentra grandmater and prepared to pursue Larry.

"Let him go," Eric shouted. "Don't chase him. He can