Kiara had expected the three strongest enemies to split apart and investigate different entrances.
Her strategy had been sound.
But she had overlooked one crucial detail.
By allowing Zion to climb onto the wall, she had placed Lux in full view of the warden.
The moment Valamir saw the glowing sword, greed took root in his heart.
A jewel shining in darkness attracts eyes as surely as blood draws sharks.
Valamir did not know Lux was a celestial weapon. He only knew it far surpassed the platinum-grade sword in his own hand. In his mind, killing Zion and claiming the weapon was both profit and revenge.
Yet once their blades met, Valamir discovered a bitter truth.
Zion was as strong as he was. Actually, even stronger.
Adding on top of that, every small wound Zion received closed beneath the healing light of Lux.
Unable to overpower him alone, Valamir had called Edrin to assist.
Two against one.
A tactic as old as war itself.
