Chapter 112 The End 8

The Dark Prince, his eyes still burning with the rage of combat, nodded in agreement. "Yes, Master. The Light Kingdom was on the verge of collapse. With a bit more pressure, we could have breached their defenses entirely."

Lucifer, seated on his dark throne, regarded his two lieutenants with a calm, almost indifferent expression. The faint glow of dark energy pulsed around him, a testament to his immense power.

"Do not mistake my decision for hesitation or weakness," Lucifer began, his voice a low, resonant rumble. "There are strategic reasons for my actions that go beyond the immediate destruction of the Light Kingdom."

Lucifer stood, the shadows around him seeming to deepen. "The assault was not merely to destroy but to observe. Through your attack, I have gathered invaluable information about their defenses, their strengths, and their weaknesses. The Light Kingdom still holds secrets—secrets that a prolonged engagement might force them to reveal."