[A/N: This bonus chapter is thanks to OfcSoccer4, one of our top loyal readers. Thank you so much man. I really appreciate this.]
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Seraya stared up at him.
For a moment, she couldn't speak.
The fear that had been squeezing her chest ever since he vanished finally loosened. In its place came relief, so strong that her eyes stung. He was here. He was alive. And standing behind him, she suddenly felt as though nothing on this battlefield could reach her.
She let out a shaky breath, and a small smile tugged at her lips.
"Took you long enough."
Simon's smile widened slightly.
"I had a few guests to entertain."
Behind him, the water exploded.
An Abyssal Beast burst out of the harbor, a long, eel-like creature with a mouth full of hooked teeth, lunging straight at his back.
Seraya's mouth opened.
"Watch-"
Simon didn't turn around.
One of his wings swept backward. Ice formed along its edge in a curved blade, and the vents along its surface fired at the same instant.
