The One
Akin, River, Brook, and Permiton all beside me, their presence like a lifeline, their belief in me unwavering.
I can’t fail them.
The barrier flickers again, but this time, I don’t let it go. I grip the magic tighter, forcing it to hold, willing it to stay solid. My muscles burn with the effort, and I can feel the strain of it pulling at the edges of my consciousness, but I refuse to let go.
And then, suddenly, it clicks into place.
The barrier hums around us, a steady, unyielding shield of magic that glows faintly in the air. It’s not perfect. It wavers at the edges, fragile in places, but it’s there. It’s holding.
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