To dispel the illusion cast on Mus would require time, and although Natalia was capable of subduing him, Andrea would not stand idly by and allow the spell to be broken.
In the midst of Natalia's rapid internal assessment, Mus's powerful fist was once again hurtling towards her head.
A thunderous "boom" resonated, and then, tranquility returned to the grand hall...
Just as Natalia and Mus were being brought into the great hall, in a nearby dungeon...
As Gali slowly opened his eyes, he felt utterly drained of strength.
Seeing Gali awake brought joy to Henry, but the recent events had also sown seeds of worry, evident in his expression.
"Gali? Are you awake? How do you feel?"
Henry asked gently. After struggling to sit up, Gali responded, "I'm fine."
Relieved by Gali's response, Henry sighed.
Yet, the simplicity of Gali's words did not conceal the change Henry sensed in him.