But instead of attacking, Regnier planted his sword in the ground and crossed his arms, then stared Apophis straight in the eyes!
Apophis understood the message. He deactivated his ~Susanoo~ and its black flames.
Regnier said, "Your name is Apophis?"
Apophis, surprised, nodded. "Yes. That's right."
Regnier said, "You fight well for an Ascensionist of your rank. What planet are you from?"
Was this a trap? What was this sort of question doing in the middle of a fight?
But Apophis answered, "I was born on a planet called Earth, like all Eternals, though we appeared on the planet Era."
Regnier answered, "When I was still a young God, a certain God named Apophis, who came, like you, from the planet Earth, seized power in the Domain of the Gods and declared himself God-Emperor of the Universe. A great war then arose between his supporters and enemies.
