Thea opened her eyes and replied icily, “He tried to kill me first.”
Youcef parted his lips, but words failed him.
At that moment, an ethereal female voice resonated from the void.
“The ruler of Hokuwn indeed possesses remarkable strength. It appears that you’re beyond saving.”
Youcef shouted anxiously, “It’s Emperess Hyacinth! Quick, take refuge inside my bracelet…”
Unfortunately, it was already too late.
In a burst of iridescence above his head, a figure garbed in a crimson robe materiali