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The tension outside the Kingdom of Serrand was palpable as Kanju confronted the Zenith Order, standing firm in the face of their mockery. Without hesitation, he activated his Everfrost Eye, a cold glint passing over his gaze. As his eyes met each member of the Order, they found themselves unable to move, frozen in the very actions they were mocking him with.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3cRvle6dH4
"Enough games," Kanju's voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority. "What have you taken?" he demanded, stepping closer to the immobilized group.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWIk1NN5oA
Before any member of the Zenith Order could attempt a reply, the air rippled and tension spiked as a new figure appeared on the scene. Astralith, her presence commanding and ominous, walked through the standoff as if it were a garden of statues.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbunRQApCuX
Walking directly up to Nocturne, she addressed him with a chilling directness. "Where are the Time and Weapon Jewel you acquired from your conquest?" Her voice was calm, but it bore an edge that suggested she was not to be trifled with.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9FAc6mS0Y
Nocturne, caught off guard and unable to retreat due to Kanju's power, hesitated. His eyes shifted, betraying a moment of calculation before he could craft a response. But Astralith was quicker. With a swift step, she was suddenly face-to-face with him, her eyes piercing into his very essence.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNXgYiuqi3
With a graceful motion, Astralith reached out, her fingers tracing the air before Nocturne, as if she could see into the very space where he hid the jewels. Whispering an incantation, she executed a powerful "Seal" spell. A visible distortion in the air materialized as the jewels were locked away, transported to a dimension beyond their reach.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEwKWq0q5Nn
Without another word, Astralith turned and vanished as quickly as she had appeared, leaving a void of silence behind her. The abrupt departure left Nocturne seething with rage, his plans thwarted. He glowered at the space where Astralith had stood, his anger palpable.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNPu682Snf
"Enough of this," Nocturne growled, the shadows around him coiling like serpents. With a flick of his will, he activated "Umbral Merge," and the shadows enveloped him and the rest of the Zenith Order. In moments, they faded into nothingness, escaping Kanju's frozen gaze.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdgVwmm4Ywu
Meanwhile, back in the ancient tomb within the Kingdom of Serrand, a different kind of miracle was unfolding. Amidst the glow of ancient runes and the silent chants of a forbidden ritual, Levi's body began to stir. His chest rose and fell with a newfound rhythm, and slowly, his eyes fluttered open.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEj1WaN1zI
Silence enveloped the tomb as those present held their breaths, watching in awe and relief. As Levi's awareness returned, his gaze met those of his fellow High Mages—Mike and Zara—whose faces were etched with worry and hope.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekocHVPHsL
The room, filled with the weight of ancient magics and the warmth of renewed life, seemed to pause in a collective moment of gratitude. The battle outside had shifted, and though new threats loomed, for now, the miracle of Levi's revival was a beacon of light in the encroaching darkness.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXkQX5iwBA
