Rexorem hit something other than Rusceus. Maurice had jumped before his Liege, so Rexorem had cut through his Mana Barrier before cutting him half the way through his body. Everyone looked at Layland in bafflement. His entrance was already outrageous enough, but he dared to even do such a thing.
Demon Kings were forbidden from showing aggression to each other. It goes without question that a mere subordinate shouldn't attempt anything funny. The disrespect that might cause enmity aside, a mere subordinate shouldn't be stupid enough to challenge a Demon King. They were incomparable to a mere subordinate.
"See, I am not the only one!" Maurice exclaimed with a manic grin, ignoring his bleeding torso.
