Ivan and Lorson directed their gazes upward, their attention drawn to the tyrant King who was smiling as he issued a signal to one of the men at his side. He then rose from his throne and exited the section he occupied, leaving an air of anticipation in his wake.
"If they're all as weak as this, why not kill the tyrant King first, and then solo the Venai? That would wrap up our quest swiftly," Lorson suggested, his voice tinged with a hint of impatience.
Ivan shook his head in response. "The guards, though not as strong as us, still possess more strength than these men. As for the tyrant King, his power dwarfs ours so much, I can't even read it."
Lorson's shoulders sagged in defeat. "Damn, that complicates things."
"Exactly, which is why we need a strategic approach," Ivan advised just as two guards skillfully maneuvered their way through the sea of lifeless bodies to approach them.
