Even though it was the first time for Lugh to see the woman standing behind him, he was certain that it was the future Apostle of the Demon God, the so-called ancient guide of the soon-to-be anointed Demon King.
His mind was blackened by the chill surging throughout his body as Delkira's supple yet unmerciful tainted hand thrust through his abdomen.
He could not muster a single rational thought, but it was human instinct to struggle until the very end.
"NO—!" Adelle screamed, witnessing the situation of the sole person who could possibly cure the Imperial Princess's unknown condition.
Without wasting a second, she pulled the divine weapon with an unknown name and lunged forward to save Lugh from the grasp of someone she was familiar with.
Whoosh!
It happened in almost an instant—Delkira retracted her hand and Adelle managed to take Lugh away. Unfortunately, his condition was critical.
