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Reuven saw most of their movement and immediately ran back to the top of the mountain. He saw that Adeline still attempted to craft the portal and perhaps hope was lost for them at this point.
He did not let his fear shower from his face, but it did not mean he was not troubled by what he saw. Also that he knew in the tactics of war, numbers were paramount, which they lacked at this moment.
"Adeline!" he called. But there was no response.
However, Adeline was aware of all sorts happening around her. She knew indeed that if they were to engage against her kind; it was already a lost battle even before they started.
"No! You are wrong. You have the power. Just tell your wish and the mountain will swallow all the blood mongers, to include your mother, and it shall be the end of it all." The witch of the hut expressed before she exploded into her wicked laughter.
