Lucian limped out of the castle, looking battered and bruised, but very much alive.
His golden sword was still in his hand as he walked towards the gate where he was certain the others were.
The moment he was far enough, the castle suddenly crumbled to the ground, burying the corrupted corpse of the king within.
The prince paused, looking up as glowing orbs of light appeared in the sky and he couldn't help but smile,
"I guess they did it."
Lucian was only halfway to the gate when a voice called out to him, "Lucian."
He looked ahead and noticed Noelle standing there, eyes filled with tears.
Without waiting for him to say anything, she rushed toward him.
Lucian barely had enough time to react before she slammed into him and wrapped both arms tightly around him.
The impact almost made him lose his balance.
"Idiot," Noelle muttered, her voice trembling slightly as she buried her face against his chest, "you absolute idiot."
