However, Theodore, who had already been on high alert, reacted faster. When he saw the black mist, he quickly withdrew, narrowly avoiding the skeletal claw's thrust toward his heart, leaving a not-so-deep wound on his shoulder.
In this momentary daze, the staff and guards in the command post also reacted. They picked up their weapons and rushed to protect Theodore.
A legendary-tier demon hunter and a dozen of his minions, guided by the coordinates provided by the black skull, tore through space and arrived with the intent to execute a decapitation strategy against the elven commander.
The demon hunter's first strike failed, but he struck again with his claw. However, Theodore had already activated his defensive artifact, blocking the second attack. With the guards' cover, he retreated outside.
"Curses!"
The demon hunter cursed and casually slew the elven guards blocking his way, then swiftly pursued Theodore.
