[35 Seconds Remaining]
The translucent message appeared before Crypian's eyes once again, the glowing letters flickering faintly amidst the chaos of the underground chamber.
He did not hesitate even for a moment.
The instant the countdown appeared, Crypian pushed himself forward and rushed toward the transportation gate with everything he had left.
The blue portal pulsed violently only a few meters away, unstable waves of mana spreading across the stone floor as though the gate itself could collapse at any moment.
And in truth…his life depended on reaching it.
From the side, Prince Sebastian and Duke Rayene finally moved after Count Kalan's furious declaration, but both men still carried visible hesitation in their expressions.
Neither understood what was happening anymore. One moment Crypian had appeared weak and half-dead.
The next, Count Kalan had attempted to murder him while screaming accusations of heresy.
