You took it all from me

The air around them seemed to freeze in anticipation. Just then, the shadowy figure's dark energy began to lose its power mysteriously. The dark aura that hurled towards the duke, froze mid air.

The Dukes who had been moments away from facing certain destruction all sighed in collective relief. However, the relief was short-lived, replaced by an new unmistakable tension that settled over the banquet hall like a heavy fog.

Every eye in the room turned towards Julian, whose gaze remained fixed on the sky above. He was smiling and his expressions were unreadable.

Duke Ethwer unable to conceal his confusion, muttered, "What is he doing now? What's going on?"

Duke Norish sneered, "Has his mind gone to shit after getting stabbed? Is he lost in a daze?"

But Alden had different reaction. He knew what is was, as he had seen it before. His eyes narrowed as he observed Julian with a knowing expression.