Chapter 164
Author: Anakin Detour
last update2024-11-17 01:20:18

As the Nexus's energy dissipated, the fractured terrain began to stabilize. The floating platforms descended back into the ground, forming a solid foundation beneath their feet once more. The once-overbearing hum of the Abyss quieted, leaving only the distant echoes of their heavy breaths and the crackling remnants of the Nexus.

Dexter forced himself to his feet, his blade trembling in his grip. Blood dripped from a cut on his forehead, tracing a path down his cheek. He looked around, assessing the area. "We need to move. The Nexus collapsing won’t go unnoticed. If there’s anything worse out there, it’ll know we’re here."

Henry groaned, dropping onto a nearby rock. “Worse than that thing? Please, give me a minute. I’m pretty sure my ribs are still arguing about whether they’re broken.”

Charlotte slumped down beside him, her bow resting limply in her lap. Her hands were shaking, her knuckles white. “Dexter, we’re running on fumes. If something else shows up now, I don’t think we’ll mak
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