Lanling's heart turned cold at those words, and his eyes flashed with a ruthless determination as his resolve to deal with Aetheris solidified. 'Since that information came from Verdan, it's highly likely to be the truth.' He took a steadying breath before speaking. "I hope Mainu and Verdan find us soon. The sooner we leave this place, the better."
The group silently exchanged glances, an unspoken agreement passing between them. A subtle tension settled in their hearts, tinged with a growing unease they couldn't ignore.
"By the way, what happened to Akiko?" Feng asked worriedly as hearing other people's names had jogged his memory. But his words caused Azyan's hold on his neck to tighten, a low growl humming near his ear—clearly expressing his jealousy.
Helplessness welled in Feng's heart as he patted the abyssal entity's cold arms. "I already broke up with her. Don't be too possessive," he complained casually, though only he knew whether he truly hated it or not.
