Valkorath Realm, Bone City.
Lightning flashed; thunder abruptly ceased. Orion and Vexis landed atop the city wall, catching sight of Arthas, who was stationed there.
"Seems the battlefield is missing one legendary-level slime mold. You're stronger than I expected," Arthas remarked calmly, turning his head toward Orion.
Though he had not witnessed the fight himself, Arthas was certain Orion had struck the killing blow on that legendary-level slime mold.
"Bro, I was just testing them. These slime mold mutants are mightier than I imagined."
Orion's voice was equally composed, with a relaxed air—like speaking to a longtime friend after many years. Yet the moment he addressed Arthas as "bro," both Vexis and the subordinates behind Arthas watched him intently.
Faced with all that staring, Orion seemed utterly unbothered, as though he did not notice at all.
"Is the situation critical over here?"