Desina, the imposter, stood triumphantly amidst the aftermath of her powerful retaliation, a smirk playing on her lips as she surveyed the scene. The crowd murmured in shock and awe, their gazes shifting between Desina and the fallen Arthur, uncertainty clouding their expressions.
Kealan knelt beside his brother, concern etched deeply into his features as he assessed Arthur’s condition. “Are you alright?” he asked, his voice tinged with worry as he gently helped Arthur to sit up.
Arthur winced in pain, but his pride remained intact. “I’ll live,” he jokingly replied through gritted teeth, his determination unwavering despite the blow he had suffered.
Zephyr, ever the opportunist, couldn’t resist adding his own commentary to the unfolding drama. “Well, that was unexpected,” he remarked wi
