She could see the eagerness in his eyes and knew warning him would be futile.
Former Village Chief Brane turned his attention toward Orion.
"This isn't a matter we can decide on hastily. We'll hold a meeting before making a decision," Orion replied, noticing Brane's expectant gaze.
Brane nodded in understanding. He knew the gravity of the situation and that it required careful consideration.
"Can you seal the portal to ensure no one emerges?" Orion asked, shifting his focus back to Ilse.
Turning to the spatial rift, Ilse began channelling her divine energy. She raised her right hand and waved it toward the rift. A beam of light filled with overwhelming power shot from her hand, causing the space around the rift to tremble briefly before stabilizing.
