Aurelius shoved aside the guards closing in on him, using his antennae to fend them off.
He then grabbed Lucien and unleashed a series of punishing blows. He didn't stop until Lucien was unconscious, finally tossing him aside like a discarded ragdoll.
At that moment, Aurelius sensed a surge of powerful energy rapidly approaching. Without hesitation, he leapt onto his hoverboard and sped away.
He navigated swiftly through the city, arriving at the restaurant where Lyra and her group were dining, and slipped inside without delay.
Moments later, the royal elite guards arrived at the restaurant, prepared to storm in and capture him. However, a shimmering green barrier appeared, sealing off the entrance.
They immediately recognized it as Lyra's doing.
With no way forward, the guards reluctantly decided to report the situation to Edmund.
Breaking through the barrier would require his explicit approval, as it would risk open conflict with Lyra.
