The picture lasted less than a second before disappearing, leaving only a faint line of dark mana above the table.
The figure remained seated, watching the empty space where the image had appeared. No one tried to strengthen the connection or send anything back.
The signal had reached this room unrequested, and whoever sat behind the table seemed willing to wait and see what else it could provide.
A few seconds later, another pulse arrived.
The image returned, this time showing a section of forest filled with luminous trees. Ethan moved along a narrow stretch of higher ground, with the others close behind him.
Their formation had changed to accommodate the thick vegetation, and they stopped occasionally to check the ground before continuing.
