Chapter 178: Know Thy Self

Damon took a deep breath.

His [Remorseless] skill dulled his emotions, leaving only a cold, calculating logic that steadied his mind. There was no anger, no hesitation—only clarity.

He glanced at Lilith, giving her a small nod.

She narrowed her eyes at him but ultimately released Back-to-Back from the suffocating grip of her Void Attribute Magic.

The moment the spell lifted, Back-to-Back staggered, his body trembling violently. He coughed, his breath ragged, his face pale from blood loss and poison. The air around him reeked of iron and decay, his wounds soaking his tattered clothes in fresh crimson.

Damon met his gaze.

"Back-to-Back… let's settle this with a duel. You and me. Fair and square."

The weakened elf barely managed to push himself upright. His knees wobbled, but his sharp, weary eyes locked onto Damon with an icy glare.

"Y-You… call this… fair and square…?" His voice was weak, barely above a whisper.