Found You

Laiza's lips twitched involuntarily as she witnessed how events had turned.

Her position was dire—she could die. Yet, even in this precarious state, she wasn't worried for herself. What truly concerned her were the lives of her guards, who were obviously far weaker than the group Diane had brought.

"Your confidence is the answer. You… you are his accomplice," Diane accused, her voice cold and unwavering.

Laiza shook her head. "He is my friend, and I don't know what you're talking about. He isn't destroying the world. He's saving it… saving it when, in reality, it's my fault this happened."

Diane fumed with rage, tightening the threads that bound Laiza. The strands bit deeper into her skin, forcing a pained groan from Laiza's lips.

"So you really did orchestrate this with Vonn! You destroyed this precious world! My city wouldn't be in shambles if the apocalypse hadn't come near!"