Wayde, Bella, Elowen, and other family members were too stunned to speak; they just stared at Jolthar, who walked out of the pit. The hall had disappeared long ago; half of the estate crumbled under their intense battle. They moved to a safe place.
It had been a decoration for the tomb of the Mad Sovereign.
Liliana raised her hands and conjured a shimmering, translucent barrier. The barrier encased them in a protective cocoon, glowing faintly as it absorbed the shockwaves of energy emanating from the battle. She watched Jolthar with an apprehensive look and then turned towards where her father and Seragus were. For now, Jolthar wasn't a problem as the shadow disappeared. Caelum was her concern.
Within the barrier, Lorryll stood with his arms crossed, his expression cold and unfeeling. He wasn't worried about his father, nor did he spare a thought for the family he had betrayed.
