Chapter 2463

"Master, you're..." Maxim started to say as Malior walked away. "I'm going to drive out the invaders!" Malior said firmly, disappearing into the distance. Maxim, still just a teenager at the time, used his true energy to form a protective barrier around the group. "This world is so chaotic... Hey, is Lady Harkin really that strong?" he asked the children. The boy at the front nodded. "She got into a duel with some expert before and could no longer use her full strength anymore after that. Otherwise, my mom and dad wouldn't have..." His voice trailed off, filled with sadness. "I see..." Maxim responded, his expression blank. In his eyes, there was nothing particularly pitiable about these children. He thought they were in the same boat as he was, living in turbulent times, with the Nihons invading. It was best to look out for oneself when living in a time like this. This was what Maxim believed at the time. His master's eagerness to help others seemed absurd to him. "You can't even