Chapter 346
Chapter 346
"That’s it? The battle is over?" Raze, who had previously collapsed, staggered forward, his steps shaky as he approached the only part of the arena that hadn’t been completely torn apart. His voice trembled—less out of exhaustion and more from disbelief.
As if answering his question, the shimmering portals—once wild and unstable—began to shimmer dimly. One by one, they flickered out of existence, shrinking with low crackles before snapping shut like vanishing stars in the sky. Silence followed.
The portal break was over.
"I’m so glad you all made it out," Amir exhaled deeply, relief washing over his battle-worn features as he approached the group. His eyes flicked to the rippling shadows nearby—and from them, Scarlet emerged, panting and singed, but alive.
Kael lay unconscious on the ground, unmoving, his body still glowing faintly from his last explosive outburst.
Grey stood eerily still, frozen in place, his expression unreadable. The others were scattered around, some lying flat, others dropping to their knees as exhaustion claimed them.
"Today was... far too long," Arthur muttered, stretching stiffly with a grimace. He glanced sideways just in time to see Greg collapse—not from injury, but from grief. The weight in his chest had nothing to do with mana depletion.
"Greg..." Jay’s voice cracked as he stepped forward, his eyes shimmering with unspoken sorrow.
"No need to comfort me," Greg said hoarsely, turning his bloodshot eyes to Jay. "I’m... I’m fine."
But he wasn’t. Jay could see it. Everyone could.