Berryl's body continues to transform, her skin turning a sickly green hue as sharp claws extend from her fingers. Her teeth elongate into fangs as she lets out a guttural roar. With surprising speed, she lunges at you, slashing with her newfound strength. You barely manage to dodge in time, feeling the rush of air as her claws pass inches from your face. *She attacks again, and again, forcing you to keep your guard up as you search for an opening.

The plasma balls strike Berryl with tremendous force, knocking her back several feet. She stumbles, then falls to her knees, coughing up more blood. The glow around her begins to fade, and her body starts to revert to its normal state.

You can see the fear in her eyes now, as she realizes that she has been defeated.

Without hesitation, Zero draws his sword and attacks the demoness. Their blades clash in a fierce battle that sends startled onlookers scattering for safety. The demon general is no match for him now; he fights with renewed vigor, fueled by anger and determination.

The ground shakes as their weapons collide again and again, sparks flying in every direction. With a final powerful thrust, Zero manages to pierce the demoness' heart, ending her life.

As the dust settles around them, Zero stands triumphant over the fallen general. The crowd erupts into cheers and applause, hailing him as a hero once more. He ignores their praise, instead focusing on the severed head of the demoness. With a sigh, he picks it up by its horns and takes it to the town guardpost, presenting it to the captain as proof of his recent victory.

Without hesitation, you pick up one of the fallen knights' swords and throw it at Elena with all your might. She barely has time to react before the blade embeds itself deeply in her chest. She gasps in shock and pain, clutching at the hilt protruding from her flesh as blood begins to seep through her fingers.

"You...you bastard!" she manages to choke out before collapsing onto the ground, her lifeless eyes staring up at nothing.

You stand there for a moment, panting heavily, adrenaline still coursing through your veins.

With Elena down, you quickly dash to where she fell and snatch the sword that's lodged in her chest. You pull it free with a sickening sound, feeling a twisted sense of satisfaction as you hold the weapon responsible for her death.

Your shot hits Queen Berryl squarely in the leg, sending her tumbling to the floor with a yelp of pain. The other guards gasp and quickly draw their weapons, taking aim at you. "Inventor," she manages through clenched teeth, wincing as she tries to stand. "You have made a grave mistake."

Her words are punctuated by the sound of drawn steel as her guards advance on you, their blades glinting menacingly in the torchlight.

As the guards close in around you, you whip your armored elbow back and forth, shattering shields and disarming your attackers with a brutal display of martial arts. Then, as they're left vulnerable, you raise your spiked chain mace and bring it crashing down upon them, smashing skulls and snapping bones with horrifying efficiency.

The guard arrives at your door, panting heavily from his run. "You're under arrest," he declares. "Come with me." You have no choice but to follow him out of the room and down the hallway, back toward where you saw Elena earlier. As you walk, several other guards fall into formation around you, their weapons drawn.

Finally, you reach a large chamber filled with torches and lit by an arched window near the ceiling.

In the center of the room stands Elena, her arms crossed over her chest. "Very well," she says coolly. "It seems you're determined to face the consequences of your actions." Several other nobles and dignitaries from the court are gathered around, watching silently as the scene unfolds before them.

The guard who arrested you steps forward, placing a set of shackles on your wrists. "You have been accused of using the sacred forge without permission," Elena says formally. "How do you plead?"

The letter is addressed to you by Queen Berryl herself. It informs you that she has had a change of heart and would like for you to return to Luciano, not as a farmer, but as an honored hero in your own right. She apologizes for the way you were treated before and promises that things will be different this time around. The letter ends with an invitation for you and your half-wolf daughter to return to the kingdom and live among them once more, free from judgment and prejudice.

You watch the flames consume the letter, feeling a sense of satisfaction wash over you. This was the life you chose for yourself, and no amount of apologies or invitations could make you reconsider that decision now. With a determined look in your eye, you turn back towards your farm, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead alongside your beloved daughter.