When the mage appeared, Knight Kael stepped back slightly, still holding his ground but with his guard up.
"Luca… You'd better back off; this isn't your concern," he said in a serious tone.
The words drew a small chuckle from Luca, who, with a flick of his hand, conjured a small electric orb that floated above his palm, vibrant and menacing. It suddenly began to dance gently between his fingers, demonstrating his exquisite control over his mana.
"Kael, the last time we faced off, I recall you couldn't walk for a month… How about this time we double that, or would you prefer I make it permanent?"
The threat was direct, spoken with chilling calm, making it clear how confident Luca was in his ability to finish him at any moment. Kael, for his part, seemed to be debating internally, but before he could respond, Luca spoke again with a mocking smile.
