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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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NVqyajaXW
"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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡREXKz7a0zh
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnIq87FSfw8
"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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mGb0H0ZqV
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqn8IBIYI3
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3r9LdSt3d
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv403rGesoL
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdC3d2RjFUa
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGxYoZEsAQ
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSSUuWh1Mn
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwmwNvQzMU
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqBT6ubZq7
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."187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvQ3bJc9pQ
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqP8IDzaDM
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbBRdiB9lz
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.187Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvK9mt5F7bB
