Back at the Eternal Jade Academy, Nora paced the grand hall, her anxiety evident in every step. Zara and Ana watched her from a distance, their own expressions mirroring her unease. The once-bustling academy was eerily quiet, its halls filled with the whispers of students and elders who feared the worst.
"We should be out there," Nora said suddenly, her voice sharp. "We should be fighting alongside Azmodeus, Ming Chao, and the others. What good are we doing here?"
Zara stepped forward, her tone calm but firm. "We're doing exactly what we need to, Nora. Gathering allies, fortifying our defenses, and preparing for the battles ahead. Rushing out there without a plan will only get us killed."
Nora whirled around, her eyes blazing. "And what if it's not enough? What if—"
"It has to be enough," Ana interjected, her voice steady. "Because if it's not, then everything we've fought for, everything we've sacrificed, will be for nothing. Do you want that?"
