The spider, confused by the lack of pain and the unexpected turn of events, watched as Lucius soared past and noticed the tremendous power contained within his sword gathering momentum and growing brighter.
The terrified spider screamed within its own mind, "Like hell, I am going near that again!" It hastily retreated, a renewed sense of self-preservation and gratitude flooding through it. It couldn't deny that some divine god had spared its legs from the brink of destruction, making it rethink whether it should become a vegetarian.
As Lucius executed his plan, Lily retreated closer to Kaida, watching the Kobold's expression, a mix of panic that turned into something else.
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Kaida, fully engrossed in her battle with a spider, only briefly registered Lucius and Lily's retreat. However, her attention was abruptly shattered as she witnessed Lucius being hurled back by an unseen force.
