If it was two against one, Jacob knew that he and Annabeth could hold that man back.
However, they had zero chance of winning. against two opponents. In fact, they might not be able to survive even one move from the other party.
Right when Jacob was about to risk his life in the battle, the ground shook violently like there was an earthquake. On the heels of that came a ray of white light shooting into the sky, followed by a resounding explosion.
At that instant, the man and woman froze in the act and cast a solemn gaze in the direction of the forbidden ground. Gradually, the dazzling light disappeared, and a ghastly aura enveloped the entire forbidden ground.
"This is…?"
They widened their eyes, looking grim. Soon, two figures walked out from the dark forbidden ground.