“Kill them,” Xanthakos shouted through gritted teeth. “To trap me, they have used all of their strength. They can’t fight back. If you stab them from behind, they will…”

“No, I don’t want to do that,” Yiulia shook her head painfully. “They’re my friends!”

Xanthakos was enraged. “Don’t forget your identity. I’ll count to three. If you disobey me, I will…”

“N-No,” Yiulia screamed. “I-I’ll do it.”

She soared into the sky, and a divine sword appeared in the void.

“Emperor Yiulia,” Yasmina shout