The real Dragon King Sword had been broken in a battle with Quasar.
Zeke could only use his energy to take the shape of the Dragon King Sword.
“All you people of the Netherworld, listen!” Zeke shouted. “The Netherworld has stolen the Fortuna and created havoc across the land. You will all be punished in accordance with the laws of Eurasia! I suggest all of you put your hands in the air and surrender right now! I'll be merciful.”
“You are just one Ultimate Class warrior going against our three Ultimate Class warriors and a Demon Class warrior. Don't you think you're being ridiculous for even attempting this?” Quasar said with a smug smile.
“One Ultimate Class warrior is enough to end you!” Zeke declared.
“Hey!” the cloaked young man shouted suddenly.
He had already bandaged the snake-dragon's wounds, and it was now lying peacefully on the valley floor.
However, its scarlet eyes were still staring murderously at Zeke.
“Zeke, you truly did not let me down,” the cloaked young man said. “I knew you'd find the courage to make your way into this valley eventually.”
“Who are you?” Zeke asked him.
“I am Warren Williams, the altar master of the Fourth Branch of the Netherworld!” the young man replied.
Warren Williams?
Zeke was rather startled by the young man's appearance.
Beneath the cloak, the build of his body was surprisingly similar to Zeke's.
Even his voice sounded like Zeke's.
Is this just a strange coincidence?
However, Zeke forced the matter out of his mind.
He slowly let his Invincible Wave Energy glow around him. “The altar master of the Ninth Branch and the Tenth Branch all died by my blade. Now, it is your turn!”
“Hold on!” Warren waved his hands frantically at Zeke. “I have something to tell you!”
“Spit it out!” Zeke snarled at him.
“Did you know that for the longest time, I have always wanted to seek you out?” Warren asked. “However, my godfather said that it was not yet time. He never allowed me to go. Now, the time has finally come and you are conveniently standing right over there. I didn't even have to seek you out! Everything is happening in God's design. Today, it is God who wants you dead, and you won't be able to escape!”
“What are you talking about? What do you mean by the time has come?” Zeke asked in confusion.
“Don't worry. Just listen to me,” Warren said. “The reason that I wanted to seek you out was to, of course, replace you.”
“Are you after my position as the Great Marshal?” Zeke asked. “You are such a crooked young man; you can never carry the title of Great Marshal!”
“No, no, no,” Warren said, shaking his head. “I didn't say I wanted your title. I don't care about that at all. What I mean is, I want to replace you. I want to take over everything that you have, including your position, assets, family, friends, everything!”
“How do you plan to do that?” Zeke asked, more confused than ever.
Warren smiled mysteriously and slowly drew back his hood.
When Zeke laid eyes on the face beneath the hood, he felt as if he had been struck by thunder.
Looking into Warren's face was like looking into a mirror. His face was completely identical to Zeke's.
Even his expressions were similar to Zeke's.
W-What? How can there be another person in this world who looks exactly like me? He's like my twin brother. No, not even twins are so alike. No pair of twins in this world have the exact same expressions!
Warren was a clone of Zeke.
Zeke drew in a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. “W-Who are you? Why do you look exactly like me?”
“I am you,” Warren replied. “Or should I say, you are me.”
“There must be some explanation for this!” Zeke exclaimed.
“Why do you need an explanation for everything?” Warren replied, irritated. “Ah, forget it! You're about to die anyway. It wouldn't hurt to tell you the truth! My godfather told me that I am your shadow. We have the same fate, the same destiny, and even the same mortality. However, soon, I will be your master and you will be my shadow, and you will live out the rest of your life in captivity.”
Warren threw back his head and laughed evilly.
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