I intended to confront Marcus before King Everest's warriors arrived. As I lifted Meadow into the air, her kick signaled that Marcus had turned away from me. With another kick from Meadow, I propelled her in his direction. Marcus, taken by surprise, stumbled backward in an attempt to regain his balance. Meadow leaped from his back, and landed behind him. At the same time, I readied myself for the impending confrontation, steeling myself for whatever may come. As Marcus recovered from Meadow's unexpected assault, his gaze met mine, filled with a mix of shock and defiance. With a determined glint in my eyes, I took a step forward, ready to face him head-on and put an end to this long-standing conflict once and for all.
Meadow had skillfully maneuvered behind him, leaving us with the advant
