All around Sirius Academy—beneath the dark clouds shrouding the skies and beyond—the uninvited guests watched quietly from the shadows.
Alan had every reason to believe that they were simply waiting. Waiting for the perfect moment. Waiting for the elder of NK Kingdom and Stephen to eliminate Old Gayle, Daniel, and Emperor Denken—those final few powerhouses still standing in support of Sirius Academy.
Once those pillars fell, the others would no doubt swarm in, descending upon them like vultures, sweeping up Alan and his companions in one devastating attack.
"Fine then," Alan said, his voice trembling with a mixture of rage and sorrow. "If none of you are willing to leave… then stay and die with me!"
Francis let out a long sigh when he heard this. Without a word, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a rune stone, beginning to mutter softly.
His voice wasn't loud, but Alan still caught every word.
