The Second Heir

As Biankka's dead body laid dead on the ground, her army stopped fighting and notifications flooded Elliot's vision.

"The Consort is dead!" Lance yelled. "Retreat now and you shall be spared!"

The knights were hesitant at first. They were wondering if they could win the battle on their own after their commander's defeat.

"Retreat!" One knight yelled. "Retreat and report back to Zachariah!"

Zachariah? Elliot thought but brushed it away. If someone's going to be after them again, they'll going to suffer the same fate as Biankka. Especially when they triggered something from the Manual.

The Adventurers watched the Black Knights retreated. They opened several portals to where they passed through. The portal looked dark and barren inside, much like the Palace grounds.

"Are they gone?"

"We defeated the boss, right?"

"Is it all over?"

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