Annabelle received a false invitation from the Umbral. The moment she reached their headquarters and learned the truth, she understood the intent behind it.
Whoever had orchestrated this did not want Annabelle anywhere near the Runebound Academy.
Without wasting a moment, she turned back and headed straight for the Academy.
Had it not been for the obstacle that blocked her path, she would have arrived far earlier.
Still, as she stood atop one of the Academy's buildings and watched the advancing forces below, she knew one thing with certainty—she wasn't too late.
Wielding her dual formless swords, Annabelle murmured under her breath, "I won't let you destroy my home."
Thunder answered her resolve. It crackled around her body as she launched forward, her figure flaring with light bright enough to draw every eye on the battlefield.
Ariana felt a wave of relief, followed by sharp excitement. A powerful ally had arrived.
