I Can't Deny

However, when I came out in the palace grounds, I was surprised to see the palace troops approaching me. There was nowhere to hide, and I felt that there was no hope of escape.

"Stop him!" shouted one of the palace guards, clenching his fists and preparing to attack.

The palace guards drew closer, their eyes focused on me trying to escape. However, suddenly, they saw another shadow appear around them. The more I see! I was confused myself, but I quickly realized this must be an illusion concocted by Dalina.

"Where is he?!" exclaimed one of the confused soldiers. "I don't know which one to attack!"

"Don't let him off the hook! Find the real one!" shouted another soldier.

Dalina continued to maintain her illusion, creating many images of Ares moving around the soldiers. They were confused and anxious at each other, not knowing which one to attack. Their attacks went awry. I tried to run away in such a situation.

Dalina still managed to maintain her illusion, and the soldiers were gettin