Within his white-and-golden aura, she noticed a faint trace of black emerging like a spreading stain.
The moment she focused on it, her vision blurred.
A scene unfolded before her eyes.
Axel was standing before someone, protecting them. His voice echoed urgently.
"You should leave!"
A woman's reply followed, though Lana could not fully hear it.
Then, without warning, a shadowy figure appeared.
A blade flashed.
Axel's neck was severed instantly.
A cold laugh echoed.
"In the future or the past, Lana will never be able to protect him."
The vision shattered.
......................................
Back in reality, Lana's body trembled. Blood seeped from the corner of her lips.
Axel immediately stood up, alarmed.
"What happened?" he asked, holding her shoulders. He wiped the blood away with visible concern.
Lana looked at him, her heart tightening painfully.
Before, she had only regarded Axel as a mentor.
