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The tension in the room was suffocating as Zarek and his ally stood across from Dabi, Elder Wanka, and a recovering Loira.
Dabi's heart pounded in his chest. There was no time to waste.
He quickly knelt beside Loira, pulling a small vial from his pocket a healing potion he'd acquired in his system shop.
He uncorked it and handed it to her.
"Drink this," he said urgently, his eyes scanning her injuries. "It'll help."
Loira nodded weakly, taking the potion with trembling hands.
As soon as she drank it, a soft glow enveloped her body, and the most visible cuts and bruises began to fade.
Though the potion wouldn't heal her completely, it was enough to get her back on her feet.
Dabi stood and drew his sword, turning his attention to Zarek.
The Abyssal Knight stood with a smug grin, his dark aura pulsing around him like a storm.
