Raising his sword triumphantly, Lyrian struck a decisive blow at the Kailion's neck. Leon, who had taken a risky action, glanced up and found that his bold move had paid off.
Witnessing Lyrian's moment of glory were Alten, Hugo, and Han. Alten's excitement was palpable, while the other two seemed relatively disappointed, though they still valued their friendship with Lyrian.
Even Silas and Kang, who were still engaged in their battles, halted their actions to observe Lyrian's sword swing. It was a crucial moment.
As Lyrian's blade made contact with the Kailion's skin, it penetrated deeply, encountering something hard and substantial within – the core, Lyrian realized in his thoughts, as his sword came to a halt.
Then, unexpectedly, a loud bang echoed from behind. Before he could react, Lyrian noticed a blade suddenly materializing in front of him. Looking down, his eyes widened in shock as he realized it was thrusting straight through his neck.
