Hours later, Genevieve and Benjamin finally completed their Heavenly Domain Challenge, leaving the beginner domain.
This time, Nightingale was prepared, mobilizing the full force of guild Echelon to secure the passage of their champions.
Genevieve and Benjamin arrived in the Heavenly Domain safely.
Only Aria's Reckless Storm was killed.
…
An hour after Genevieve and Benjamin's arrival…
The inn's lanterns flickered, casting long shadows across the wooden walls. The atmosphere was unusually quiet for the core of Guild Echelon, as if the entire room held its breath.
Noah's Lord Doom leaned back against the window, arms crossed, his piercing gaze locked onto Aria's Reckless Storm.
Across from him, the Blademaster lounged in a chair, posture deceptively relaxed, though her fingers drummed rhythmically against the armrest.
She looked like a coiled viper, waiting to strike.
