Chapter 161

The group trudged forward, the oppressive silence of the now-fading forest giving way to the distant hum of energy emanating from the next Nexus. Each of them bore fresh wounds and carried the weight of exhaustion, but there was no time to rest. Dexter led the way, his senses on high alert despite the fatigue gnawing at his body.

Henry tightened his grip on his shield, glancing around. “It feels like we’re walking into a trap. That Overlord was bad enough—what’s next, a dragon?”

Charlotte managed a weak smile, though her voice was laced with tension. “Let’s not jinx it. We’ve already fought things I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.”

Dexter remained silent, his focus locked on the path ahead. His system pinged softly, a new notification appearing in his vision.

System Alert:

Mission Updated: Neutralize the Nexus’s Guardian

Threat Level: SSS

Objective: Disable the corrupted Nexus and eliminate its guardian to restore balance. Time remaining: 4 hours.

His jaw tightened. The time limit ad
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