(Meanwhile, Leo's POV)
The moment Leo broke into a full sprint, the world ahead of him narrowed into a single line.
The Fourth Ring loomed closer with every stride, the pressure ahead already beginning to brush against his senses, as his feet struck the ground in steady rhythm.
*Step* *Step*
Behind him, the Cult Army surged instinctively.
Their desire to follow their leader still strong.
However, before they could take even a few full steps, they were violently stopped by a loud 'boom' sound.
*BOOM*
The ground shook violently as Dumpy leapt forward in a single bound, his massive frame cutting across the army's path as he landed directly between them and the Fourth Ring, stone cracking beneath his feet as dust and debris burst outward from the impact.
*SWOOSH*
Swords slid free from their sheaths in one smooth motion.
The blades pointed towards the Cult Army, as the Cult soldiers froze in their tracks all at once.
*Halt*
