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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLANKX8M6s
"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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpblPiwVqY6
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGgsezYhP9T
"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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlmpdZvX5v
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjk51wdd5li
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJh3gnRGcku
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIuOyPGNDww
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qUOUHxvOD
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7r8axumr5i
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12sl6ApsOL
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMmfBYFNA8
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkw7cPNyse
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."279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRJegJbFb7
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcCpakdufb
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjuNHymMxvl
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.279Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzJF6aRVcL
