Using the last of my energy, I created a small shield made of corruption before lowering my other hand and slowing back down time.
Preparing myself for the impact of the spells hitting my shield, I kneeled down on the ground, also creating a small barrier around me to protect my body from any strays.
"..."
"..."
However, that impact never came.
Exhausted from simply kneeling down on the ground, I finally collapsed, allowing the shield to disappear and return to my body in the form of corruption.
Maybe... they had forgiven me?
Looking upwards at the roof of the cave, I expected to hear a joyous and heartfelt reunion... but there was nothing.
No sound.
There weren't even any footsteps or voices reverberating throughout the large cave.
Struggling as I attempted to turn around, I tilted my head upwards and stared at the edge of the previous shadow cage where Zach was... or had been.
