Chapter 44: Defenders

Silika's eyes widened with concern. "You can't face those monsters alone."

Lex's smile persisted, though it carried a hint of excitement. "I can and I will. We'll reunite soon, I promise."

As he turned away to face the approaching threat, he kissed Silika's forehead briefly but softly and stroked Midnight, who meowed at him.

Once Lex did that, he jumped up on the wall, overlooking the swarm of Hivefiends rushing toward the fort.

The air crackled with an impending storm as he began to cast Element Strike, a manifestation of his formidable magical prowess.

Each time he cast the spell, the mana gathered around him, becoming a dazzling display of power.

Lex unleashed the spell. The blasts shot forth like streaks of celestial light, arcing through the air with deadly precision.

The spells collided with the approaching monsters, and the impact was thunderous, causing explosions that painted the night sky in bursts of vibrant colors.