Alisha cast a glance toward Jack, her expression unreadable. The flicker of indecision in her eyes betrayed her internal struggle. 'Should I release him?' she wondered, her mind racing through the implications. Her fist tightened as her gaze flicked to Naon, whose dark aura loomed ominously in the distance.
Assessing their dire situation, she realized Jack had nowhere to escape even if he tried. The binds were unnecessary, and—like it or not—his assistance could tip the scales in their favor against this relentless lesser demon. The decision solidified in her mind.
'My celestial spear can't penetrate that shield,' she thought, frustration burning in her chest. 'I'll need a stronger spell.'
With a fluid motion of her hand, the radiant chains encircling Jack clattered to the ground.
Jack blinked, momentarily stunned. "Was that... mercy?" he muttered under his breath, but the sharpness in Alisha's gaze made him think better of testing her patience.
