The crowd starts clapping.
I jump over.
"Nox," I call.
He arrives instantly. I mount.
We rush forward.
We reach a cave and take a brief rest.
I hear footsteps.
"Who's there?" I ask.
It's Drain. Lia is with him.
"You saved the man," Lia says.
"I… I'm in confusion," I admit.
"Why?" Drain asks.
"Because I can't understand anything," I reply.
"Anyone above the third seal must be put to death. It is the law here," Lia explains.
"Seal…" I whisper.
"Yes. You are here for a reason," Drain says.
"Umbra leads me here!" I shout.
"It leads you toward problems. You must solve them," Lia warns.
"You are not alone. We will stand by your side," Drain adds.
My armor dissolves.
Tears flow.
I wipe them away.
"Let's do it!" I shout.
I step out. Metals wrap around me again.
My eyes burn bright.
The ground cracks beneath my feet.
The armor glows.
Stronger than yesterday.