Zephrin also quietly signaled his people. At this point, identities and prior courtesy no longer mattered. Compared to the inheritance of the ruin master, everything else was secondary.
Spirit warriors surged forward, clashing instantly with Reesa and the others. Chaos erupted as energy fluctuations collided, the narrow space filling with pressure and violence.
Amid the turmoil, Zora and Prince Kael moved.
They crossed the threshold in a flash and disappeared into the opening stone door.
The instant they stepped inside and caught sight of what lay beyond, both of them came to an abrupt halt.
For the first time since entering the ruins, genuine astonishment surfaced in their eyes.
Beyond the stone gate, a vast main hall unfolded before them.
