Karya felt immense pressure facing Lissandra.
He had already experienced the Frost Witch's might. If not for the chaotic mix of powers giving Karya an opening last time, he wouldn't have gained the slightest advantage, even amid the Chaos Storm.
Considering that she had only recently devoured Volibear's power back then, that had surely been far from Lissandra's peak.
Now, after suffering a major setback, Lissandra would certainly be careful to avoid repeating her mistakes. She would do everything she could to reconcile the many forces within her. If he fought her one-on-one next, Karya wouldn't stand a chance.
That was precisely why Karya was certain she would accept the challenge—not just because he had provoked her, but because from Lissandra's perspective, she was sure to win whether she fought or not. So why tolerate Karya's nonsense any longer?
The battle at Jotunheim had taught Karya about Lissandra. Wouldn't the same be true for her?
Even if Karya had revealed no obvious weakness, fluctuations in magic couldn't lie. Lissandra was certain that this Lord Karya's actual strength was nowhere near as great as his reputation suggested.
That was exactly what Karya wanted her to think.
Only then could he lure Lissandra out of Frostguard Citadel and make her face him, giving him a chance to fight her one-on-one.
At this moment, the allied army was Karya's confidence and backing. Its presence forced Lissandra to choose the approach that would cost her the least.
Judging by the fact that Lissandra had emerged in a fury, Karya's plan had worked.
Provoked by him, Lissandra had indeed chosen a plan as "safe" as holding Frostguard Citadel: she intended to defeat Karya in a one-on-one battle.
Though Karya had tried his hardest to paint Lissandra as a coward with his taunts, he knew