Another Ascended Realm

Time ticked away moment by moment after Jonathan's words, and soon it reached the tenth second.

Nolan, who was more stubborn by nature, suddenly spoke up.

"Nudie, we have already agreed to retreat. But swearing a soul contract and pledging loyalty to the Imperial League, isn't that too much?"

"We are—"

Before he could finish, Jonathan's figure suddenly vanished.

Reappearing behind Nolan, Jonathan held a white sword light between his two fingers. The light extended...