Aliyah's eyes filled with gratitude as she looked at the young boy's back, "Thank you, Rio. Thank you for showing mercy."
The onlookers, still in shock from the recent revelation, began to murmur among themselves. The atmosphere remained thick with tension, as the unexpected outcome left many questioning the future.
As Rio turned his back on the old man, he felt a mixture of emotions churning within him. The path he had chosen was not an easy one, but he knew it was the right decision. The blue-haired lady's intervention and Aliyah's plea for mercy had given him the strength to choose a path that transcended vengeance and hatred.
With the battle now over, Rio's thoughts turned to Layla, who remained trapped within the silver cage.