Chapter 2467

"Do you honestly believe you can take him on?" Hogan scoffed. That lone remark rendered Clifford utterly speechless. It was unbelievably cutting. Hogan added with a sneer, "If you could actually stand against him, would you have come up short at Ysle Springs?" "I simply wasn't aware he had an Ancient Realm expert guarding him, nor did I anticipate Phanes would intervene on his behalf," Clifford retorted, sounding somewhat miffed. He had a clear shot at defeating Perseus, but sadly, Phanes' abrupt appearance derailed his strategy before he could act. Hogan countered, "You were aware he had someone covertly protecting him, so why would you actively provoke him? Have you lost your goddamn mind?" Clifford simply pursed his lips, remaining silent. His chest, though, heaved with barely contained fury, evidently unable to move past the insult. "You ought to know that someone attacked the arcane barrier just now. Their strength is considerable, probably greater than mine. You ought to m