Chapter 180: Changes After Awakening

Sophie, deeply worried about Henry, wasn't the only one. Zane, who had accompanied him to Serene Wyrm County, also felt a growing concern. However, Henry had instructed him to head to Rivertide City quickly. After waiting for three days with no word from Henry, Zane set off for Rivertide, only to discover, just as Henry had suspected, that Percy had changed his tune upon returning there. With the backing of mysterious individuals from Thronex, Percy's confidence had soared. This newfound support emboldened him to face Zane, who had arrived to take over Percy's operations. The conflict escalated quickly, leaving Zane wounded and his few remaining men defeated. After escaping Percy's grasp, Zane called for backup from King City. Derek and a group rushed to Rivertide overnight, only to be outmaneuvered by Percy's Thronex-backed forces. Zane was captured in the skirmish, enduring torturous conditions while clinging to the hope that Henry would come to his rescue. Meanwhile, in Rivertide