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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZOfJALsR9
"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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzat3SbTwHo
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbraCvXkMd
"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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsai1L7z9YU
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJL1G8i73k
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkI1IEihIkl
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1qZf5ErFH
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjh3ZpIahP
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOa8DlX8Kf
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoPYzkTX64
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmIq0BRfRiv
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKWBDLkWT6
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."281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRJrm5r6ng
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHFo5BUQGO5
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUL7YP39PvT
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.281Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSU2rYWYCJ
