As the dust settled from their recent battle, the group took a moment to catch their breath. Akira leaned against a wall, wiping sweat from his brow, while Kael inspected his weapons, making sure they were still in good condition. Blacky stood nearby, his fiery breath having cooled down to a gentle warmth.
Selene paced back and forth, her brow furrowed in deep thought. "Something isn't right," she muttered, more to herself than anyone else.
Rafael, hearing her, turned his attention towards her. "What's on your mind, Selene?"
She stopped pacing and looked at the group, her eyes reflecting her concern. "I've been thinking... What if we're not fighting real Machinima? What if these are just phantoms summoned by an envy user?"
Kael raised an eyebrow. "But Valerius is dead. He was the envy user, wasn't he?"
Selene nodded. "Yes, but when he died, he didn't drop the envy artifact. That means someone else could have taken it and is now using its power."
