Noel could already feel his Soul Power being drawn away.
It was negligible for now… but only for the moment. The pull was growing, and he knew before long it would drain everything, until nothing was left of him but a hollow corpse.
That's why, when he saw the gate shimmering back into existence, he didn't waste a second. He hurried through it with quick steps.
But, maybe this Trial Dimension really wasn't meant for him.
On the other side, lying on the ground, was the unconscious Selena.
Noel rushed to her side and checked her condition. Thankfully, she was unharmed, only overwhelmed by the Apex relic she had just claimed.
He extended his arms to carry her out. But as soon as he touched her, he felt the suction force that had always been centered on him suddenly extend its clutches toward Selena.
