The Last Blood Mage

Plan B

After finalizing Plan A, Xander and Lyra knew the importance of having a fallback strategy. They sat back for a moment, collecting their thoughts before diving into the formulation of Plan B.

Xander's expression turned more serious. "If Plan A fails, we'll need to rely on more... direct methods," he began, his tone indicating that this plan would leverage his more ruthless abilities.

Lyra nodded, understanding the implications. "Right. If stealth fails, we'll have to fight our way through. You can use your blood mage powers more openly then."

Xander agreed, "Exactly. If it comes down to it, I can conjure my blood sword. It's a potent weapon, but using it will certainly draw attention."

Lyra pulled the map closer again. "Let's identify strategic points in the palace where you can use your powers to our advantage, places where you can control the battlefield if it comes to a fight."

They bent over the map, marking key locations like narrow corridors, choke points, and open courtyards. X