Time slowed down in Khan's eyes. His efforts and the dangers faced in the past months led to that moment, with Raymond's happy face waiting on the finishing line.
A sense of defeat tried to invade Khan. Raymond had won. That much was undeniable. Khan had been nothing more than a variable immersed in a bigger plan, and he had ended up delivering exactly what Raymond wanted.
Nevertheless, the presence of the Nak's hand made Khan unable to fall prey to the sense of defeat. His mental state was currently unshakable, but that only led to sourer conclusions. Khan could think clearly, so he knew that Raymond was his best bet at defeating that troublesome opponent.
Raymond appeared almost proud to see Khan joining the battlefield. To Khan's surprise, he even managed to muster a nod while the hand kept everyone distracted.
