Chapter 2500

"Old pal, you've finally shown yourself." As the words echoed, the white barrier rippled as if space itself distorted, and a figure materialized high above, floating in the air. "Hogan!" Perseus recognized him instantly. Short and portly, the old coot had a huge, rounded stomach. His long robe made him seem like an obscenely wealthy landlord. Despite this, he emanated a chilling aura of blood and death. And he seemed even more powerful than before. "So that's Hogan? Where did he come from?" Lavender whispered, hand covering her mouth, unease rising in her gut. Luckily, the pouring rain and thunderous sky offered some cover. Otherwise, Hogan might have spotted them by now. "Paradise Isle. At the very least, we can be absolutely certain this is where it is, and it's his hideout," Perseus muttered, narrowing his eyes at the floating figure. Suspended in the air, Hogan looked like a mad warlord. He hovered above Galdros, his eyes crazed, his presence overwhelming. Galdros let o