Not only could Renn feel it, Arianne, her tamed beast, Spartan, Michael, and many other participants who were still conscious sensed a subtle resistance building around them.
Even someone who had never stepped into a constructed realm before but possessed a bit of knowledge would immediately understand what was happening. Simply put, they did not have much time left in this place.
"It's a bit ahead of schedule, but at least nothing too bad happened," Michael joked lightly, a faint smile touching his lips.
Renn looked at him and, after a brief pause, returned a smile of his own. It was smaller and less carefree.
"It wasn't exactly perfect either," Renn said quietly. "Because of that evil spirit's scheme, some people actually lost their lives in this realm."
His voice remained steady, but the weight behind his words was unmistakable.
Michael fell silent. He did not look away, but his gaze sharpened slightly.
"…I know," he said at last.
He exhaled softly.
