As Taufik stepped through the portal, the familiar scent of Earth's air filled his lungs, faint traces of dust, smoke, and something hollow, as if the planet itself had gone quiet.
He turned to Elaria and Thalia. "Give me some space," he said calmly.
Thalia tilted her head, brow furrowing. "...What do you want to do, Fik?"
"Scan the Earth." Taufik knelt, placing his palm against the ground as if greeting an old friend.
Elaria raised an eyebrow. "You can do that? And what are you trying to achieve by scanning the Earth?"
"I'm not trying to achieve anything," he replied casually. "I just want to check if the Earth's core can withstand the change once Mana returns"
Elaria folded her arms, her voice thoughtful. "I've been wanting to ask, how exactly do you plan to bring Mana back to Midgard if the Æsir already severed the connection?"
