Before Hero can reach Lucas, Elise steps in front of him, her heart aching with turmoil. She doesn't want to see her husband and her friend fight, the thought of either of them getting hurt is unbearable.

"Stop! Please, don't hurt him," she pleads, her voice trembling with emotion. Hero hesitates for a moment, his fists clenched in frustration.

"But he harassed you! He forced himself on you," Hero argues, his voice dripping with accusation. Elise shakes her head, her resolve unwavering.

"No, he didn't harass me or force me. I love him," she declares, her words ringing out with clarity and conviction.

Hero's anger flares up once more, fueled by his stubborn refusal to accept defeat. "I won't let you go that easily, Elise. You belong with me, not with this scoundrel," he snarls, his eyes flashing with defiance.

Lucas steps forward, his gaze steady as he faces Hero. "She made her choice, Hero. You need to accept it," he says calmly, though his muscles tense in anticipation of another attack.

"No, I don't belong to you. I only belong to Lucas," Elise's firm declaration pierces the tense atmosphere, her unwavering loyalty to her husband echoing through the turmoil.

"I only see you as my friend," Elise's heartfelt words resonate in the midst of the chaos, a plea for understanding amidst the turmoil.

"In my heart, you've always been my friend, someone who has stood by me in times of need," Elise's voice quivers with emotion as she addresses Hero, her words a desperate plea for reason.

As Hero's jealousy ignites into a fiery rage, he launches himself at Lucas with unbridled fury, intent on tearing them apart.

Lucas, caught off guard by the sudden attack, staggers backward under the onslaught, his defenses momentarily faltering.

Despite the pain coursing through his body, Lucas remains steadfast in his resolve to protect Elise, shielding her from harm with every fiber of his being.

Tears stream down Elise's cheeks as she watches the turmoil unfold, torn between her loyalty to her husband and her desire to protect her friend.

In a breathtaking display of strength and speed, Lucas swiftly counters Hero's onslaught, his movements fluid and precise.

With each powerful strike, Lucas gains the upper hand, overwhelming Hero with his unwavering determination and resolve.

As Hero staggers backward, defeated by Lucas's unmatched prowess, a sense of relief washes over Elise, her faith in their love reaffirmed.

Despite the fractures in their bonds, Elise holds onto hope that their love will endure, emerging stronger than ever before.

As the tension reaches its peak, Lucas's voice cuts through the chaos, his tone firm and decisive. "Hey! I'm bored now. I'm going to put an end to this," he declares, summoning his dark magic to create a menacing black sword infused with murderous energy.

With a swift swing of his sword, a torrent of dark energy slashes through the air, striking the wall with lightning speed, leaving behind a trail of destruction in its wake. Hero watches in shock and fear, realizing the extent of Lucas's power.

Before Lucas can unleash another attack, Elise steps in, her voice trembling yet resolute. "That's enough now. Let's go from here. The noise from the damage will attract teachers. Let's head straight home," she urges, her concern for their safety overriding any desire for further confrontation.

Reluctantly, Lucas relents, his gaze lingering on Hero with a mixture of caution and defiance. Together, they leave the scene, leaving Hero behind to ponder his next move.

As they walk away, Hero's gaze follows them, his determination unwavering. "Elise, I will never give up on you. You're mine, and I will take you from him, even if I have to kill him," he vows, his words laced with a chilling determination.