From the shadows, two figures stood watching—two men, cloaked in darkness. They were the ones who had been orchestrating the attacks against Nero and Khione, sending wave after wave of monsters. Their goal was clear: test the duo, wear them down, and then eliminate them. Cautious by nature, they hadn't easily fallen for the duo's ploy. But after the third wave and seeing the apparent state of exhaustion in their targets, they finally decided it was time to emerge and finish the job.
With a brief glance at one another, they stepped out of the shadows and materialized into reality, standing just a few meters away from the two who lay sprawled on the forest floor.
The moment they appeared, the act ended.
Both Nero and Khione sprang to their feet without hesitation—no longer worn, no longer struggling. Nero instantly hurled a concentrated fireball toward one of the figures, while Khione conjured and fired a sharp ice arrow.
Swoosh!
Boom!
Pshii!
