Yax didn't stop. His pace only quickened as his mount's iron hooves splashed through the muddy water, sending up great sprays of water.
He just wanted to get away from this deeply unsettling place as fast as he could, away from that terrifying Slime.
His figure quickly vanished into the misty rain and the gloom on the horizon.
On the city wall, Calvin watched Yax disappear into the distance before turning to Chen Yu, who was squatting on a nearby battlement, for an explanation.
Chen Yu bounced once and explained casually, "It's quite simple."
"I still have this fellow's soul. It doesn't matter where he runs."
A cunning glint flashed in Chen Yu's small eyes. "Besides, Casaric will definitely send more powerful Demons to intervene in the White Horse Kingdom's conflict, trying to seize control of the situation."
