Chapter 425: Lyle's Dilemma and the Unraveling Scheme

Lyle stood over the fallen form of Lady Walenia, his chest heaving with exertion. The safe house, once filled with the sounds of battle, now fell into an eerie silence. The darkness curtains dissipated, revealing the aftermath of the intense clash. Walenia lay on the ground, battered and exhausted, her once pristine armor stained with blood.

"Hey, are you guys still going to continue fighting, or can we stop with this farce?" Lyle asked as the two battles suddenly stopped all the combatants except for his shadows and Ruby glanced at him.

Upon seeing his mother down on the ground, obviously wounded and in bad shape, Harrison's eyes widened as he lost his grip, almost letting the sword slip down and fall to the ground.

His eyes suddenly constricted as anger took over him.