The rest of the group looked on with a mixture of awe and respect. Even Zephyr, who had been wary of Gladius's growing influence, couldn't deny the effectiveness of their teamwork.
As the group continue their travel and night began to fall, Zephyr called the group to a halt.
"Alright," he announced, his voice carrying the weight of authority, "it appears the rift compass is nearly out of essence, meaning we are nearly done with clearing the black rifts. Tomorrow should be the last day we need to clear up everything in this valley. For now, let's take a night stop."
With those words, Zephyr activated another Arcane Novice sealing barrier, the magical construct shimmering into existence around them.
The flat mountain terrain they had chosen for their camp was soon enveloped in a protective dome of arcane energy, providing a measure of safety in this dangerous realm.
