Clash of Lords (2)

Baylor was back to his usual self.

From the start, the only thing that had caught him off guard was the Iliad Curse.

Now that this unexpected variable was gone, he was certain he could handle whatever Ada threw at him.

And why wouldn't he be? Within the empire, those who could defeat him could be counted on one hand.

Yet Ada didn't waver.

"It seems you don't realize where you're standing, Lord Moonlight."

Her voice was calm—unbothered, as if she wasn't moments away from being bombarded by hundreds of attacks.

Baylor frowned, clearly confused by her words.

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Then—

A radiant light flared beneath Ada's feet.

And it spread.

Expanding.

Swallowing everything.

"You are now standing on your own grave."

Even Carmen, despite her knowledge, seemed unaware of what was happening.

Baylor, with his years of experience, reacted instantly.

"Magic?"