Standing in front of him was a ranger.

The Rangers' unique equipment has long been famous, and their hidden reconnaissance capabilities are also shared by both camps. As a high-ranking member of the Stygian Moon, Severed Finger could recognize at a glance that the other party was indeed a Ranger, not a disguise.

The legion does have a small number of Rangers as scouts (although in fact they end up in the underground passages, and there is no place for Rangers at all). Severed Finger didn't know every Ranger either, but ...... The Rangers shouldn't be here right now.

Because he's been here for too long. As mentioned earlier, this energy-absorbing effect actually doesn't have much impact on a high-level warlock like Severed Finger, who can move freely here for a long time, has plenty of room to maneuver, and can choose to move forward or backward, even if it is really a fierce battle (such as now). But for ordinary people or low-level warlocks, it's not friendly here. If you are not careful, you will be sucked dry alive.

It's been a long time now, and in addition to the real powerhouse like Severed Finger, it should be difficult for a second-rate or third-rate person to gain a foothold even with the title of "high-level warlock". Except for the few around Severed Finger (of course, being left behind by Severed Finger to delay the Supreme Star and his followers must be more and less lucky at the moment, and it would be a good result to be able to escape), he didn't expect to meet any other subordinates here. In particular, he didn't expect to meet a Ranger here.

And there is a special hostility on the other side. This kind of hostility was common within the Stygian faction, where Severed Finger had seen a thousand or eight hundred, mixed with hatred, jealousy, greed, and other emotions.

Yes, ever since the magic called Devouring spread, even a fool could guess that a companion might be more dangerous than an enemy on the battlefield or in a critical moment - in fact, it wasn't much worse before the magic spread.

However, Severed Finger thought he could still hold the scene, and although he was very consumed and slightly injured, it was not a problem to deal with a Ranger or something. After all, the tricks of the low-level warlocks had little effect on him. And it can be seen that the Ranger does not carry the all-important one-man anti-gravity flying device.

This thing gives the Ranger a lot of mobility. It can be said that without this thing, the Ranger's ability is directly abolished seventy percent. With it, the Ranger can sneak up on anyone with impunity, as even the most powerful Warlock will not be able to keep the Ranger. Without it...... A sneak attack is not so easy, and in case of failure, it is also difficult to escape.

"Why are you here?" asked Severed Finger. In accordance with his cautious nature, he took a look around. As he expected, there was no one else in sight.

"Of course, I obeyed your orders. The female ranger bowed gracefully. "As far as I know, you asked me to come here to disrupt the negotiations between Kecha Goyat and the Hui Yue faction," her eyes surveyed Severed Finger, as if gauging the extent of his injuries and how much strength he still had. Obviously, she won't let go of this great opportunity to bite back when the conditions are right, but Severed Finger doesn't give her this opportunity. "I've done this job perfectly. Kecha Goyat is dead. ”

"You killed him?" Severed Finger couldn't help but be a little surprised. He knew that Kecha Goyat was dead, but he didn't expect that he would die at the hands of such a small ranger. He did give the order, but ...... You see, it was just a whim and didn't really expect anything from this ranger who was deep behind enemy lines.

This is the power of power. He can legitimately and legitimately send others to death, but the other party can't resist. Although the power of the individual is very important, it has to be said that the power of power is even more intoxicating and difficult to extricate itself.

"No, I didn't kill Kecha Goat, but since he's dead, then my mission is done, isn't it?" she smiled. "So now I'm alone on this battlefield, and I'm lucky. There was a cruel smile in her unflawed eyes, like some kind of black gem. "I was approached by someone who gave me a rare opportunity. ”

Suddenly, Severed Finger turned his head to look at his side, and there was a strange smell coming from there. It's not magic, it's just some instinctive premonition of human beings. The more dangerous the environment, the more it stimulates the instinctive energy of human nature.

But there's nothing over there. No, something, because Severed Finger heard a familiar burst of laughter. It's slight, but it's audible to a warlock.

It's the guy who calls himself the father of Kecha Goat.

"It's me," the voice seemed to laugh, but the laughter was full of malice. "Don't worry, severed finger. He called him by a nickname that had not been called for so long that it had become somewhat unfamiliar. "As I said, this time I will choose to watch you die, and this is not a lie. I'm not like you, I'm committed and uncompromising. There was a hint of indescribability in his voice. "You think you escaped from a couple of Radiant Moon Warlocks...... Is it all right?"

This sound must have come from some electronic device. But the device that produces the sound can actually do very little, and trying to find it is tantamount to looking for a needle in a haystack. Not to mention that it doesn't make any sense to catch it.

"You ......" he turned his head and looked at the rangers in front of him, still a little puzzled. What the hell was this guy who called himself the father of Kecha Goat trying to do? Could it be that he had rebelled against a whole bunch of Moon Warlocks and wanted to commit a group attack? But, how could it be in such a short period of time? He sensed the danger, but his reason could not figure out where it came from.

"What do you want to do?"

"I said it, just watching you die. The other party said in an unceremonious tone.

"She's also a Stygian Sorcerer," Severed Finger said after a pause. "I admit that Kecha Goat's death has something to do with me, but at the end of the day, I'm just following orders from above. Is there any difference between her and me at this point?"

"Yes, she's no different from you in this regard. The two countries are fighting each other, each with its own master," the other side said something he had never heard before, but could still understand. "But you're different. You think I don't know? He could have found a chance to leave, and he did...... But because of your deception and betrayal, he gave up the opportunity and embarked on this road of no return!"

Severed Finger sighed and the conversation fell apart. The other party knows more than he thinks. He began to reflect on what he had done wrong before realizing that he had been blinded by the magic of the First Law. He invested so much and was so obsessed with it that he completely ignored the risks. After all, the magic of the second law is still flawed, and you can see it, but you can't see the whole leopard.

He habitually wanted to see the long river of fate, and then he realized that the source of his second law magic power had dried up. The battle just now drained all his magic. In fact, not to mention the magic power of the second law, most of the other powers are also consumed.

"So...... You want to kill me?" he turned his gaze to the Ranger again. The latter did not answer, but took a step forward with a smile and an aggressive posture. Answered the question of the severed finger with body language.

"Although I know it's a bit stupid......," Severed Finger still couldn't figure it out. "But what gives you the confidence to think that a mere Ranger like you can kill me? Also, how do you ...... Not affected by this energy absorption?"

It's not that he wants to stall for time, it's that he really can't figure it out.

"Normally, I wouldn't dare," the other laughed softly. "Your Highness's strength is something that even those of us in the lower echelons have heard of. But you're still underestimating the obsession of those of us who are prostrate at the bottom...... This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ”

The other party is a ranger, and this identity alone is enough to answer and explain a lot of questions. As mentioned earlier, even high-level warlocks are actually afraid of the Rangers' sneak attacks. But...... It doesn't look like a sneak attack right now.

"As for why I'm here. The female ranger shook her finger and gestured to the magic ring on her hand. "Because of it. The magic power in the ring can also replace the life force, and even replace its own magic power to be extracted. So as long as there is a ring, there is no restriction on movement. It's the same for anyone. And I was lucky enough to get one. ”

"I see...... Indeed, high-ranking warlocks don't wear magic rings because that's redundant...... I'll admit I'm weaker now, though, but I don't think a Ranger has a chance to kill me. ”

"Haha, I just said, under normal circumstances, I wouldn't dare. She took out a weapon that could be called a dagger or a dagger, and played with it in her hand. "But what, Your Highness, don't you think...... Is this the right time? You just abused the magic of the Second Law, and you should have been attacked immediately after it ended. However, in order to be able to get out of the battle smoothly, you forcibly suppressed the arrival of the counterattack time. But can you still suppress it now?"

"How do you know?" Severed Finger startled. Yes, he'd just used the worst of the second law's magic. The second law of magic can escape the backlash when it is used to attack, just like no matter what kind of waves a person sets off in the water, as long as he pulls his hand in time and leaves the sea and retreats to safe land, then the waves will not do him any harm (but some people think that indirect effects are inevitable, and only direct effects can be avoided). ）。 But when it was used for defense, it was simply setting off a tsunami in its own destiny...... Injuries are inevitable. There is no escape, there is no escape.

However, if the injury suddenly erupts in that case, it is likely to give the High Star a chance. So he chose to continue to suppress for the time being. Of course, at the cost, this approach further strengthens the power of the backlash. It's just that the severed finger judged that even if the backlash is strengthened, it is not a fatal injury. As mentioned earlier, as long as he doesn't hang up on the spot, with the current technology and the magic of the warlock, he should be able to survive. Even as long as you don't get caught up by a strong person like the Supreme Star, your life is not in danger.

"As for how I know......" the female ranger smiled. "That's too simple. ”

"Of course I told her. The master said slowly on the side. "Although I am a bystander, I can say something, give a little information or something, and it doesn't violate the principle, right?

In the next moment, he felt an intense pain all over his body. No, it's not pain, it's ...... Get out of hand!

The tissues and organs of the whole body seem to have rebelled collectively. The severed finger groaned, and the body bent like a shrimp. The sudden pain overwhelmed everything, and suddenly it became pitch black.

It's so dark...... The white light that had been used to provide lighting was also gone. But this is the true face of this underground cavity, a dark world without light.

Severed Finger felt a shadow deep in his heart. All the while, he hated the dark, which seemed to be some kind of innate preference. But now he realizes that he is not hateful, but fearful. At this moment, he was no longer the Stygian Warlock with great power, just one step away from the high position of the Archon. Rather, just a weak, timid, despised but ambitious young researcher. Moreover, he stepped into a death trap maliciously set by others.

There was darkness all around. Under the deliberate design, the energy system had a just right failure, and the light of the lighting disappeared in an instant. What I heard in my ears was one beastly roar after another. There was an aura of terror in the darkness, a beast from the sea of ether. As many people know, almost all of these monsters that can survive in the Aether Sea on their own possess extremely powerful bodies and powers, as well as bloodthirsty natures. At this time, as long as a cage is opened, then the consequences can be imagined.

Instinctively, he reached forward and touched it. Other monsters may still have a chance to escape, but this caged monster in front of you will definitely aim at itself. However, the prayers were not heard. His heart tightened uncontrollably as his fingers touched the cage door. Because the switch of the cage door has been opened, and in the absence of energy, the cage door can no longer be closed. He saw a dim glow in the darkness like a dim charcoal fire. It was the eye of the beast.

An indescribable fear welled up in my heart, and death was so close that it was impossible to despair. He tried to escape, but the dim charcoal fire was already in sight. Before he realized it, he found himself already crying because of the overwhelming despair and fear.

The dim charcoal fire swooped down, turning into a hot stream of magma that ran through his body.

The darkness around him suddenly faded, and the normal feeling returned to him, and the last thing his eyes saw was the female ranger's eyes like black gems. The two sides are almost face to face. And, of course, the blood that slipped from the short sword in the opponent's hand. Judging from the opponent's movements, the sword blade pierced in his chin, and it should have come out of his head.

But at this moment, he felt no pain, only cold. It's strange, the coldness that paralyzes and freezes the body.

Originally...... That's who I am...... Was it the result that I was blinded by greed, or was it the reaction of the magic of the second law? He thought about it, feeling the whole world fall downward, into endless darkness. In the darkness, there seemed to be the terrifying laughter of Kecha Goat.

"It's over, mate. Above the magma pool, the master also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Finally settled. But...... That one...... Partner, I'm afraid there is another small problem. There seemed to be some embarrassment in his voice. "How about we not go back to Earth for a while?"