Alex gestured at Zeres and as soon as the male witch stopped the flow of magic coming out from his palms, the dark smoke enveloped Azy. Alexander did not let go of the boy, but instead, hung onto him even tighter, so the smoke swallowed him too.
In a blink of an eye, the two were gone from the clearing.
Alicia collapsed but Abi was prepared and caught her as she fell.
The lonely sound of leaves rustling and the disappearing faint crackle of dark magic were the only sounds left in the Black Forest as Azy and Alexander disappeared into thin air. The tension and worry in the air lingered, as Alicia's weakened state continued to concern everyone around her. Abi held her close, trying to steady her as she struggled to regain her strength. But Alicia soon closed her eyes and lost consciousness after saying an inaudible word.
