Silence lingered across the ruined battlefield after Ethan disappeared through the portal.
The remaining nobles stood rooted to the ground while looking at the empty space where he had vanished. Their hearts were still beating wildly, and the fear on their faces had yet to disappear. None of them had expected the situation to reach such a point.
One of the nobles slowly stepped forward. His face had turned pale while his hands trembled slightly.
"Your Highness..."
"What should we do now?"
His voice carried both nervousness and hope as he looked toward Crown Prince Haster.
The others also turned their eyes toward Haster. They quietly waited for his decision while trying to read the expression on his face.
Haster remained silent.
He slowly looked around at every noble standing before him.
