As the sun dipped toward the horizon, casting its rays onto a vast forest, a man sat outside four gleaming portals, each emitting an ethereal glow.
"They've sealed it," Adriannel murmured, his cold gaze focused on the portals, while noting the loopholes that could potentially be exploited to infiltrate and rescue a particular student.
However, it appeared that every precaution had been taken to avoid any outside interference.
The fourth portal was shielded from the outside world, allowing only those inside to open it—a one-way gateway.
And among all four, it was the only one emitting dark energy filled with malice and corruption.
tap tap
After studying the portals for a moment, Adriannel stood and approached the fourth one before arriving and placing his palm upon it.
WHOOOSH
With a swift motion, energy surged out from the portal, resonating with Adriannel's own mana.