Everyone apprehensively approached the circle, doubting it could still function properly after such a long time.
However, upon seeing Shiro and Julius swiftly walk on it and disappear in a flash of bright light, they gathered their resolve.
Arun stepped on the circle's edge, his legs shaking while gripping Asha's hand.
The young girl followed behind, as scared as he was, finding comfort in the solid strength of his fiancé's touch.
Louise watched the touching scene with a smile before frowning after Arun opened his mouth.
"Asha," Arun began, his voice soft but tinged with uncertainty as he looked into her eyes, "if we find ourselves surrounded by magical beasts or worse, lost in another realm, I want you to know..." He paused, gathering his thoughts and blushing before continuing, "I want you to know that I don't dislike your presence as much as I did before entering the college."
