He thought about Bryson and Shelly, and the Branian they possessed. That was the major hurdle he’d yet to overcome. While he had confidence in himself, trying to defeat Bryson, Shelly, and both of their Branian would have been a suicide mission. Nobody on his side could summon divinity—or nobody willing to leave their home kingdom. The Power Queen had made it clear she wouldn’t send her son into the war.

