Chapter 10: Unexpected Exposure and a Fierce Battle!

Chapter Ten: Unexpected Exposure and Fierce Battle!

“What did you say? That Hollow devourer from the Hollow Circle has already come over to our side?” The Skeleton Emperor Bayregon slammed his hand violently on the armrest of his throne and roared.

Startled by his shout, the Hollow trembled violently. “Y-Yes… we’ve already sent people to the scene, but there’s no Hollow presence within hundreds of kilometers. Those we sent have all disappeared without a trace. What exactly happened, I—I don’t know…”

“Bastards! A bunch of useless trash!” Bayregon cursed furiously, suddenly appearing beside the Hollow. With a grab of his hand, he pulled the Hollow in front of him, and black mist surged upward. In an instant, the Hollow decayed and shattered.

As the king of the Hollow Night Palace, Bayregon cared little about the lives of other Hollows, but no matter how indifferent he was, these were his subordinates. For them to vanish without reason—anyone would be furious.

The scene shifted.

Having casually absorbed a reckless, ordinary Hollow without any intelligence, Juster lifted his head to gaze at the pale palace before him, then shook it and muttered, “Truly lacking in taste…”

Inside the Hollow Night Palace, Bayregon, seated on the skeletal throne, suddenly sneezed. “Ah, how strange… could it be that I’m really getting old? No, no! Why am I even thinking about this?”

“Forget it, I’ll go inside and take a look.” Juster transformed casually, adopting Bayregon’s appearance, and then strolled leisurely toward the Hollow Night Palace.

“My lord!” Although the Hollow Night Palace had been occupied by Aizen, most of the Hollows still followed Bayregon. The two Hollows guarding the entrance were among them.

“Hmm, three sounds,” Juster nodded slightly and proceeded inward.

“Strange, I don’t remember the lord ever leaving,” Guard Hollow A remarked.

“Neither do I, but let’s not bother. The lord’s power is unfathomable; maybe he went out and we simply don’t know,” Guard Hollow B responded.

“Yeah, you’re right,” replied Guard Hollow A.

“This place is surprisingly spacious. I wonder where that Aizen fellow is,” Juster murmured quietly, wandering down the empty corridor.

“Yo, good morning, old man!” A bright voice came from behind Juster, startling him.

Turning around, he was dumbfounded by the face before him. “Zi… no, Aronylo? Iruru Yerieli?”

“Hmm, what are you doing?” Aronylo squinted his eyes.

“Oh, I was just a bit bored and came out for a walk. I won’t disturb you,” Juster replied hurriedly, though inwardly he longed to kill him a thousand times over.

“Oh, if you’re bored, then I’ll accompany you for a stroll!” Aronylo continued with a sly smile.

“No need, I can manage on my own,” Juster said and tried to leave.

“It’s fine, I’ll walk a bit with you!” Aronylo persisted, still wearing his fox-like smile.

“You bastard! Don’t you know your face makes me want to rip you apart alive?” Juster’s inner thoughts roared.

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