The virus had spread too quickly and the rapid spread within the country caused Elena’s parents to be stuck wherever they were. Luther tried to comfort her. “They love you, Elena. They’ll always be with you in spirit.”Elena’s gaze drifted away, her eyes filling with tears. “Rhys…tell Rhys…”Luther leaned in, his ear inches from Elena’s lips. “What, my child? What do you want me to tell Rhys?”Elena’s voice was barely audible. “Tell him…I’m sorry. I’m sorry I couldn’t wait…tell him to find happiness…without me.”Luther nodded, his own tears streaming down his face. “I’ll tell him, Elena. I promise.”Elena’s eyes locked onto Luther’s face once more. “Grandfather…I love you.”Luther’s face dropped, and he pulled Elena into a tight embrace once again. “I love you too, Elena. Always remember that.”As the darkness closed in once more, Elena smiled, knowing she was loved, and that her grandfather and Rhys would be okay. And with that thought, she let go, her body relaxing into Luther’s arm

Rhys listened intently, his eyes fixed on the elixir as it changed colors and bubbled in the cauldron. “This is a cursed elixir, Rhys,” Rio warned, his voice serious. “It’s not something to be taken lightly. Disaster will accompany those who try to mess with the fate of the world.”As Rio spoke, he teleported around the space, grabbing one ingredient after another. His voice seemed to come from all directions, echoing off the area of the inter-dimensional space.“But I have no choice,” Rhys said, his voice firm. “I have to save Elena.”Rio nodded, his eyes gleaming with a fierce light. “I know, Rhys. That’s why I’m helping you. But remember, this is a one-time thing. Don’t try to do this again, or you’ll suffer the consequences. It would be disastrous.”Rhys nodded, his eyes fixed on the elixir. “All you have to do is watch the elixir and infuse your inner force into it,” Rio said, his voice guiding Rhys through the process. “Let your energy flow into it, and it will be almost complet

Rhys’s vision began to blur, and he stumbled forward, his legs trembling beneath him. He felt like he was going to collapse, like he was being dragged down into the depths of hell itself. He tried to stand straight but doubled over again, his hands clutching his chest as if trying to hold himself together. His breath came in ragged gasps, and his heart raced like a runaway horse.The pain was a living thing, a monster that had taken up residence inside him, clawing and tearing at his insides. Rhys felt like he was trapped in a never-ending nightmare, with no escape from the agony that threatened to consume him whole.He felt like he was going to hell and back, his body and mind pushed to the breaking point. Rhys stumbled towards the bed, collapsing onto it with a groan. His body was shaking with agony, his muscles trembling with the effort of keeping his screams inside.Rhys’s eyes were scrunched up tightly, his face contorted in a grimace of pain. He was biting his lip so hard that i

Rhys nodded, knowing that Rio was right. But for now, he just felt relieved and grateful. As he left the space, Rhys remembered the rows and rows of vials of elixirs that he had brewed. They were the cure for the Eclipse Virus, and he knew that he had to get them to the people who needed them.Without thinking, Rhys simply willed the vials to appear outside of the space. He focused his mind and reached out with his energy, and suddenly the vials were moving, floating off the shelves and into the air.The vials of elixir suddenly appeared in the room, filling it almost to capacity. Rhys smiled, satisfied with the result. He then called out to Jonathan, asking him to return to the room. Jonathan entered the room, his eyes widening in shock at the sight of the vials. He had never seen anything like it before. The room was filled with rows upon rows of small, delicate bottles, each one filled with a glowing liquid. The bottles seemed to stretch on forever, filling every available space in

Rhys sighed, trying to maintain his cover. “Father, I’m telling you, I don’t know anything. Maybe it’s just a coincidence that the Scientist is from our family.”Lydia frowned. “A coincidence? Rhys, don’t be ridiculous. We know you’re involved somehow.”Rhys stood up, trying to end the conversation. “I’m not involved, Mother. I swear. Can we please just drop it?”Alessandro and Lydia exchanged another glance, this time with a hint of frustration. They knew that Rhys was hiding something, but they couldn’t get it out of him.“Fine, dear,” Alessandro said. “We’ll drop it for now. But we’re still proud of you, no matter what.”Rhys smiled, relieved. “Thanks, Father. That means a lot to me.”But Lydia wasn’t ready to give up yet. “Rhys, just one more thing. What do you think the Scientist’s motives are?”Rhys hesitated, trying to come up with a convincing answer. “I…I don’t know, Mother. Maybe he just wanted to help people.”Alessandro nodded. “That’s a good point, Rhys. Maybe he’s just a