Rescuing [3]

"What if I join her?"

The voice resonated with powerful authority, and both Lilith and Selene turned their attention to its source. Emerging from the shadows was a tall figure, his presence exuding a commanding aura that filled the room. It was Lord Alaric, the third S ranker who came as a rescue team.

Selene's eyes widened with a mixture of relief and determination. "Sir," she acknowledged her voice steady but tinged with gratitude.

Lilith's smile widened a hint of mockery in her gaze. "Increasing your numbers won't change anything," she taunted, her tone dripping with confidence. "You can't stop me."

"We'll see," Alaric replied, his voice firm and unwavering.

The three warriors stood ready, the tension in the room palpable. But Lilith, sensing the balance of power shifting, simply smirked and, with a flick of her wrist, vanished into the air, her mocking laughter echoing through the room.

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