In the midst of the blazing sun that enveloped the dense forest, Lucas was visibly shaking, whether from fear or feigned weakness was unclear."Lcuas, you finally feel the fear?" Lorrick teased with a smirk."So you're afraid of dying too, Lucas?" Lorrick taunted again. However, his mocking was short-lived, as Lucas' trembling was swiftly replaced by a confident smile."You think you've won, Lorrick?" Lucas' voice echoed through the forest, challenging.The two men locked eyes, a silent battle of wills ensuing."Heh, still playing tough, Lucas? No one will save you," Lorrick declared, raising the artefact he held.The artefact, gripped tightly in Lorrick's hand, was the source of Lucas' current weakness. It had drained all of Lucas' inner strength, leaving him temporarily unable to access his powers.Yet, Lucas stepped forward, his stride exuding confidence. "You think by taking away my inner strength, I'll be defeated?" His laugh, sinister and mocking, reverberated amongst the trees,
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