The forest near the pond trembled for several minutes as trees fell and boulders collapsed, due to the explosive battle taking place, but eventually, silence returned.
At the center of the destroyed battlefield stood the violet-eyed man. His breathing was rough, and clear signs of exhaustion marked his face, yet his gaze remained steady.
He lifted the unconscious body of the Neo-Angel by the neck with one hand. After one final glance across the surroundings—and seeing no one approaching—he flashed into the distance, carrying Bradly's limp form.
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The Enlightened One moved across a rocky, ash-covered terrain beside an active volcano, with a solemn expression fixed on his face. He had already encountered several dangers since arriving, each more severe than the last, and it seemed the deeper he advanced into Origin Island, the deadlier the threats became.
