Chapter 2389

Running wasn't an option either. No matter where Mordecai fled, Zidane always found him. Every time, it ended the same way—a swift, violent takedown. By the time Mordecai had been used as both free labor and a living punching bag long enough to wear down his legendary temper, something big happened in the underworld. Zidane, still holding the title of Morvahn, took matters into his own hands and executed one of the Ten Tribunals of the Underworld—Chancellor Bairne, head of the Sixth Tribunal. At that time, the Sovereign of the Underworld still ruled, and Zidane, for all his reputation, was officially just one tribunal among ten. Even though he was highly respected and ranked among the ten, he was still equal in title to the others. In spite of that, Zidane acted without permission. Why? Because Chancellor Bairne had conspired with an evil master in the mortal realm, scheming to steal the destiny of a prophesied king. It was a theft that nearly collapsed an entire era of human ci