Chapter 180: Ethan's arrival

As Ryan's body collided with the unforgiving earth, a sharp gasp escaped his lips, a testament to the searing pain that shot through his limbs. 

His fingers dug into the soil, determination warring against the agony as he fought to rise from his fallen state, each movement a struggle against the ache that threatened to overwhelm him.

Meanwhile, Rugard's form lay sprawled amidst the chaos, the cruel tip of the spear embedded deep within his shoulder. 

Waves of torment surged through his body, every nerve singing with the electric agony that coursed from the weapon. 

His gritted teeth bore the strain of his endurance, beads of sweat mingling with the dirt on his furrowed brow as he sought to extract the instrument of his suffering.

Suddenly another unexpected presence emerged from the shadows, a female troll with an air of authority that demanded attention.