Despite the clear intent to put Lord to death evident in the earlier beheading attempt, there could be no doubt about that.
Despite extreme worry in their hearts, due to the fact that powerhouses like Stone and Kent, along with the Alchemy Puppets, were all engaged in a death struggle, our strongest couldn't free themselves.
Thus, their subordinates had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue facing the formidable opponents before them, praying fervently in their hearts for Leo Ray's safety.
"Heh heh, to actually be foolish enough to challenge his Highness to a duel, the miserable life of that despicable scum from another world is about to end! You should know that his Highness himself conceals an exceptionally remarkable strength!"
A look of mockery played across Stone's aged face as he swung his magic wand, leading the powerhouses and bombarding Ariel Watson and others; meanwhile, he sneered to himself, "I'd like to see who can save you now!"