[A/N – I made a slight change to the ending of the previous chapter. No need to re-read it—I've included the revised part at the beginning of this chapter.]
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"All the students return to the centre."
Alden scanned the announcement he had got on his ManaSync.
The sky was darkening, signalling the end of the day's exploration.
There should be a few more minutes before the attack begins.
Alden thought.
In the original novel, the ambush had started only after everyone gathered.
But just as he took a step forward—
Thunderous sound erupted.
The ground trembled beneath his feet.
The attack had already begun.
Chaos had arrived early.
What the hell?
It shouldn't have started this early.
But before he could think anything, his body started moving. He needed to go to Aziel.
He didn't worry about Amyra and Nyx's safety
They were strong.
Aziel was different.
He had died in the original novel. He was just an extra. But now, he was Alden's only best friend.
