I stepped forward, a smug grin stretching across my face as I placed myself between Caedes and the advancing army.
My back faced Mankew's soldiers, but I could feel their presence—hundreds of them, like a tidal wave of power and dominance, ready to wash away anyone in their path. The energy was intoxicating.
This was my moment, and Caedes was about to pay for his arrogance.
"Caedes," I spat his name with a sneer, turning slightly to face him. The others—Noah, Lila, Garth, and Darnell—stood behind him, their faces twisted in confusion and fear. "Did you really think you could just waltz through this dungeon, ruin my plan, and get away with it?"
I pointed a finger at him, my voice dripping with mockery. "You think saving these fools gives you some kind of power? That you're untouchable now? Oh, kid, you've got no idea what you've stumbled into."
