In the Northern Command Hall, the lights flickered faintly, and the air was permeated with a tense and exciting atmosphere.
Hilvia's scepter emitted a gentle silver glow, her brow slightly furrowed, lips tightly pursed, yet she remained focused on safeguarding the barrier, pouring all her strength into the Soul Contract.
Her gaze was profound, as if it could penetrate the battlefield waves in the distant void, seeing the dawn of victory gradually emerging.
However, she knew in her heart that this was just a brief calm before a more intense battle.
David stood in front of the command platform, his entire armor reflecting a ghostly blue and crimson gold intertwined flame under the dim light.
He gripped the Frost Wolf Longsword tightly, his eyes as sharp and determined as a blade. "Our breakthrough has shattered that endless cycle, but the battle is not over yet."
He slowly uttered these words, his voice deep yet full of power.
