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The air was still in the ruins of what once was King Malik’s kingdom. Levi, Zara, and Mike stepped cautiously among the remnants of shattered walls and scorched earth, the silence of the desolate landscape pressing heavily against them. The devastation was profound, evidence of a cataclysmic battle that had left nothing but ruin in its wake.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡISC3c65TpH
As they advanced through the debris, a palpable sense of leftover energy pulsed through the air. It was a familiar aura, one that resonated deeply with each of them. “This energy… it’s Zack’s,” Mike murmured, his voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid to disturb the quiet that enveloped the area.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYoavbpMZC
The revelation sharpened their senses, focusing their attention on the traces of power that lingered. Mike, with his keen perception, was the first to pinpoint the direction of the residual energy. It was astonishingly potent, indicating that Zack was not only here but that he had been a central force in the destruction.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UBVDI1hGO
Before they could process this further, a voice called out from behind them. “Hey.”81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw79HCZ5QI4
Startled, they spun around to see Zack standing atop a mound of rubble. His appearance was as sudden as it was unexpected, his posture relaxed despite the chaos around him.
Zara’s initial relief at seeing Zack alive was quickly overshadowed by frustration. “Where have you been all this time?” she demanded, her words tinged with anger and concern.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3mMZNZj3K
Zack’s expression was somber, his eyes reflecting a turmoil that went deeper than the physical scars of battle. “I realized I was wrong to oppose Lyn,” he confessed, his voice low. “My thoughts were irrational, driven by emotion rather than reason. But I couldn’t live with my own failure… and so, I sought revenge.”81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGD7zBu5fTu
Mike stepped forward, his demeanor earnest. “Zack, please come back with us. Help us with our mission,” he pleaded, hoping to bridge the gap that had formed between them.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VyqkTYszr
Zack shook his head, a determined glint in his eyes. “I wish I could, but there are things I must do here in the Land of Spade. My duty isn’t fulfilled yet,” he stated, his resolve clear.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZvESSl7Ew
Mike’s offer hung in the air, but Zack was firm in his refusal. “I’ll return when I can, when my task is complete,” he promised. Then, with a faint smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes, he added, “Take care of each other.”81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcr5x2N8O2m
With those final words, Zack vanished from their sight, his presence fading as quickly as it had appeared. The lingering aura that they had tracked was now gone, leaving no trace behind, rendering him untraceable once again.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9FwIsantNZ
The trio stood in silence, each lost in their thoughts about Zack’s mysterious path and the unresolved issues that lay between them. Despite the unresolved tensions, they knew they had to press forward.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpNqDNb7N9N
Levi finally broke the silence, his voice steady yet thoughtful. “We need to continue. There are bigger battles ahead, and we must be ready,” he declared, his leadership pulling them back to the reality of their mission.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWuuCPnCVrv
