However...
Even though Vera was completely controlled by the Insect Emperor's Will at this moment, plunged into a frenzy of slaughter and devouring desire.
A subtle yet crucial phenomenon allowed Aster Grant's tense nerves to relax somewhat.
And that was...
From beginning to end, no matter how violent Vera's aura became, she never showed even the slightest hostility towards him.
Those blood-red eyes, when sweeping over Aster Grant, though filled with chaos and obsession...
Still revealed a faint, indelible, twisted attachment.
Even if her consciousness was submerged, her deepest instincts still firmly excluded Aster from her list of targets.
Therefore, Aster had no obstacles as he approached Zane Drake and the others.
At this moment, in the sky above the Kratosium, Lazuli was in fierce combat with Vera, whose power had surged once again.
The dissipating energy shock waves were rampaging, the situation critically dangerous.
