Lilith VS Raphaela

The battle outside the castle had ended. Ruby couldn't kill Grom and had to give up, leaving the area.

Eighteen Lords had come, and seventeen were dead. They had formed an alliance to attack Alex, but as soon as they arrived, Alex cut off their escape route.

Twenty-three castles had stood in the Barren Plains, but within a few hours, only four remained.

Grom reverted to his human form. Though uninjured, he was drenched in sweat, his gaze fixed on the spot where Ruby had disappeared, his expression grim.

Meanwhile, outside the southern swamp.

"There are traces of dark magic here."

Flying in the air, Raphaela suddenly sensed a magical fluctuation below and stopped with Drake, descending to the ground.

The damp, black soil was barren, looking unremarkable at first glance.

There were subtle signs of disturbance, barely noticeable unless closely examined.