Everyone present was taken aback by the unexpected event.
The fierce clash between Elder Adrius and Elder Tren came to a sudden halt as the unfolding events demanded their attention.
Looking at the collapsed Eldric Whitaker, Elder Tren snapped and angrily yelled, "You freaking fool, kid! You court death!"
He turned towards Leo to attack, but Elder Adrius intervened, preventing the opportunity. Sticking close by, a sword light flashed, forcing Elder Tren to stay there. He shouted: "Your opponent is me!"
After Eldric's death, the Whitaker family lost their resolve to continue fighting. Even though the patriarch was dead, what reason did they have to stick around and get killed. The fighting ceased abruptly, prompting everyone to scatter in different directions without hesitation.
