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As the pale light filtered through the high windows of the ancient tomb, Levi expressed his gratitude to those who had helped bring him back from the brink. Despite their warnings that he was not yet ready to rise, Levi pushed himself up from the ceremonial slab, determined to regain his footing.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaeu2s5Z069
"Levi, you need to rest," one of the healers insisted, reaching out to support him, but Levi gently waved them off, stepping towards Mike and Zara who were watching anxiously.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5y2nCL95O
Seeing him on his feet, a mixture of relief and joy washed over Mike and Zara. "I can't believe you're actually walking," Mike said, a broad smile spreading across his face.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgqn8H0jTj7
"Guess it takes more than that to keep me down," Levi responded with a weak but spirited grin. The room lightened a little with their banter, but the mood soon shifted as Mike delivered the news.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxM2z7VaQHw
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFbs8ylk6RU
Confusion clouded Levi's features. "But I thought I had defeated him," he murmured, trying to piece together the fragments of his last memory before darkness had claimed him.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9qTeYROQe
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8e9USgGkhG
Realization dawned on Levi, and the gravity of his defeat settled in. He was silent for a moment, processing the information. "Where did they go?" he finally asked, his voice laced with urgency.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF6uKIJYXe6
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqoEt9YjxQ
Levi, Mike, and Zara exchanged looks, a mutual understanding passing between them. "Astralith," they said almost in unison, recognizing the style and audacity of the act.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9sX49uKcFV
Frustration and anger flared in Levi's eyes as he clenched his fists. "We need to go after her, now," he stated, his tone brooking no argument.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoIGrTvRup
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5agc20CNAq
Levi's frustration grew, but before he could respond, Queen Isolde joined the conversation, her voice calm yet filled with concern. "Levi, I warned you not to confront the Zenith Order alone. Their abilities are unlike anything we've seen—unnatural and formidable."84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDeLwL61GE
Levi turned to face her, his frustration evident. "Do they have a hideout? A base of operations?" he asked, hoping for some lead to pursue.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHymZnpHwbM
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUZOn7aTJr
With a collective sigh, the group made their way back to the royal hall to regroup and plan their next steps. The atmosphere was tense, each mind busy with thoughts of lost jewels, shadowy foes, and the looming threat that still hung over them.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLyu4oBVgS
