Just as the Ether's claws closed on Linda, a sudden blur of motion came to her rescue. It was Henry.
With a swift, well-practiced move, he intercepted the attack with a thick metal shield.
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Two days later…
"Everyone retreat! Back to the ship, now!" Tia bellowed, her tone resonating with the urgency and severity of the situation.
Navigating through the narrow corridors, Henry took a deep breath and leaned his back next to Felicia's room door. "Do you know where she is?" he asked in a whisper.
Felicia pressed her pointer against her lips in a silent gesture as she opened the door for him, "She is sleeping," she whispered, her eyes halting on Henry's missing arm.
Henry's tense features relaxed as he spotted Shina sleeping on the bed.
