A pulsating green energy flared in her hand as she lunged at Asher's neck.
But Asher moved first. In an instant, he seized her throat, lifting her effortlessly.
"Don't overstep your limits, Evelyn," he whispered coldly into her ear. "Or you'll see just how evil I can be."
A sharp pain laced through her body as his grip tightened. She gasped, feeling his overwhelming power.
Asher released her, letting her collapse to the ground. Without another word, he turned to leave.
The hooded figure remained silent, merely watching.
Evelyn glared at them. "Why didn't you help me?!" she spat.
The figure scoffed. "He is part of our grander plan. He passed with a full ten-star rating. He can be useful. Why would I waste my energy protecting a mere pawn like you?"
Evelyn clenched her fists, her body trembling with fury.
Asher didn't look back as he walked away, his smirk returning.
