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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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEOiuaE7XT
"Enough games," Kanju's voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority. "What have you taken?" he demanded, stepping closer to the immobilized group.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymSSOMaK0D
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE1hTeXLiA
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RmZPvqHtW
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJC6IhWBVvn
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3aiN3IQ1F
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIoAfydaf5
"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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC06jcr5W9Z
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHMpwkyaWB
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKHCCj8utF
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.40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVhxqGAbih
