Chapter 2438

"Take this!" Ted suddenly sprang into action, launching what appeared to be an ordinary punch at Perseus' face. It was so slow—almost like a scene unfolding in slow motion—and didn't even create a ripple of energy. Strangely, Perseus couldn't raise his hands to defend against the seemingly harmless blow. Ted's fist connected squarely with his face, and the sheer force sent Perseus crashing flat on his back. He blacked out instantly. "You punk. You don't have what it takes to mess with me. With that pathetic level of strength, you would've gotten yourself killed in Ancient Realm. So what's the point of going there?" Ted scoffed, rolled his eyes at the unconscious Perseus, and turned to leave. The heavy stone door groaned shut behind him with a low, grinding rumble. … Outside Astral Tower, Ramona spotted Ted. "Mr. Keller, wasn't Perseus with you?" She had just left Claire's courtyard, where everything remained as it had always been—except for Claire herself. The quiet stirred