The emperor swung his huge ax from above, capable of severing Adrian's head in a split second.

"Adrian!" Remy and Sage exclaimed in despair.

But just as the giant ax was about to strike, a strong light flashed. Strider appeared before Adrian out of nowhere. He radiated with light, attempting to stop the falling ax with both hands. Although he managed to withstand the attack, the ax still managed to cut deep into his shoulder.

"Agh!"

Strider trembled all over, and blood flowed from the wound. More than half his body had sunk beneath the sand, but it did not stop him from making sure that the emperor did not cleave him in half.

As he bled profusely from his mouth, the ax came very close to cutting off his shoulder.

"Strider!" Mya shouted as she drew a sharp dagger to attack the emperor.

"Go… You're no match for him,” Strider calmly urged her despite the blood he was losing.

"Strider!" Mya stared at the young man tearfully.

"Take him and go…" Strider sounded weak. "I can't hold