"Yes. everyone is safe," William said via telepathy. The gem on his chest glowed softly as he communicated with Ashe, who was still at the Academy, waiting for him. "Take everyone to the location of the dungeon, and bring Soleil with you. I will be there after I finish my business here."
"Understood. We'll wait for you at the Dungeon of the Horde," Ashe replied.
After a few more words of assurances, William ended the long distance communication and looked around him.
The entire forest was gone, replaced by a giant crater and scorched Earth that extended for over a mile.
'In the future, this area will become a lake, and give birth to new life,' William thought. 'I better return these girls back to their villages, but first I need to ask Charmaine and the others to give them some clothes.'
