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Infernal Blade – Part 10

Luke heaved a sigh. “Lisa.”

“Yes,” Lisa replied in a flat tone.

“You used a jewel steel without my permission.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Sh-She used that to help me,” Cecily quickly interjected.

Luke ignored her. “Once is enough. If you do it again, I’m kicking you out.”

“Okay,” Lisa mumbled, hanging her head.

“Well, then. Time to head home,” Luke said casually.

Cecily stared at Luke in disbelief.

“What?” He stared back, irritated. “I’m just a civilian. I’d rather you focus on getting me to safety, knight.”

“That’s true, but…”

What Luke said made sense. He wasn’t wrong, but it didn’t sit well with her.

He had the power to defeat the ice beast demon. Surely, he could stand against this fire demon too. He could turn this situation around.

Yet Luke insisted on leaving without doing anything. Someone needed help, but he chose to abandon that power. Cecily found it hard to accept.

“Let’s go,” Luke urged Lisa.

Glancing back at Cecily, Lisa turned