"I once had entrusted my power to the Dragon Clans in the four corners of the world, allowing their elders to safeguard their own clans' stability. The remaining power I possess is only enough to sustain this space," the Elven King explained slowly, "Therefore, I cannot depart from here."
As the Elven King spoke, a black transparent cube appeared above his fair palm: "Look... I was only gone for a day, and the protective barrier surrounding the space has already begun to deteriorate..."
White transparent dots started to appear on the eight corners of the black transparent cube.
"I must repair the eroded barrier within the Hall of Heroes. Both of you, retrieve a portion of the powers from the East and the West."
Alice and Rhys nodded, then departed from the Hall of Heroes.
Walking silently side by side after leaving the hall, Alice suddenly halted. "Hey, Rhys, did something happen to the Elven King?"
"What do you mean?"
