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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1FOc3wORy
"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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQP6FNjPTn
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEuf76dfmS
"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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IHr0KJG1Q
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbmIS9dlrSg
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfLjemwl4sc
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡit3mkpbNwF
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡimoxZy56vn
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMO1fcKE3F9
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6iLUJe2bQP
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrR8gFk4aW
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNXOghaFDJ
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."282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5zOPe4LNkP
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLeBBropuAC
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5xk2Hkd4J
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.282Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7oLN3BEAxy
