Chapter 1928 The Standoff in the Ancient Woods

• Amethyst sneered, voice dripping with icy disdain. "Aora's plan, lying in wait like the mantis stalking the cicada, only to be preyed upon by the oriole... Brilliant." The sarcasm in the tone was unmistakable, a mix of amusement and derision.
• Azure, however, sounded more hesitant. "But I'm not sure Gwain will be easy to handle. The Southern Lannister and Northern Wolf Warrior—ranked alongside Emmanuel. If we provoke that one, who knows what chaos might follow?"
• Aora chuckled lightly, brimming with arrogance. "Heh, from my point of view, there's nothing special about Gwain. Just someone skilled at taking down weaker opponents."