Garreth stepped forward; his gaze fixed on me with triumph and malice. "I must say, Prince Barrett, you've proven to be quite the annoyance. But it ends here," he taunted, his voice dripping with disdain.
"Garreth, you traitor, I'll kill you if it's the last thing I ever do!" I snarled, summoning all the mana I had left.
Despite the fatigue that weighed heavily on my body, I held my ground. I couldn't show weakness now. My family's lives depended on me.
Garreth chuckled darkly, seemingly amused by my defiance. "Oh, I'd love to see you try," he sneered, unsheathing a wicked-looking black blade from his side.
As Garreth advanced, I tried to steady my breathing but couldn't ignore the pain radiating from my injuries. My vision blurred, and I staggered slightly but refused to let my guard down.
"Barrett, be careful!" My mother's voice called out, filled with concern.
