In the heart of his territory, Balkar, the most composed and strategic of the Primes, was preparing to depart—his path set for Raghul's region.
Though reluctant to leave his own lands vulnerable, he had agreed to aid in subduing the anomaly known as Ethan.
Raghul was reckless, but his death would destabilize the balance of power across Zombieland. Balkar couldn't allow that.
But just as Balkar reached the threshold of his domain, he froze. A violent tremor rippled through the psychic link connecting the Primes—like a cord snapping under impossible strain.
His eyes flared with pale green light as his senses surged.
"…How is this possible?" he muttered, voice low with disbelief.
All across Zombieland, three other Primes—Marrot, Karuk, and Bedussa—felt it too. The link was still faintly open, but where there had once been five minds, now there were only four.
Raghul was gone.
Balkar clenched his fists.
