The corners of Fox's mouth lifted in a faint smile. She stepped into the spot Chen Cheng had vacated and brushed a hand across the door. Magic Runes lit up once more across the door that had refused to budge.
Chen Cheng moved to protect her, but Lokasky stopped him.
"Don't interfere. Fox is unraveling the Magic Runes here."
Chen Cheng's foundations were solid, but when it came to the truly profound, he still fell short.
That was no real disadvantage, though. It would not affect his ability to fight.
As Fox studied the Magic Runes before her, sweat beaded on her delicate forehead. The ward was far too advanced, and she had only just begun studying the Giant Clan's legacy.
"Are you all right? If you can't crack it, the Guild Master and I can hit it a few more times, exhaust its power, and force the door open."
Fox shook her head.
"Don't worry. I can do it."
Fox knew she could not take the benefits without doing her share. The ward was part of that very legacy. If she could not even undo it, she had no right to accept what she had been given.
"Take your time. I'll go bring everyone over. We still need to arrange where the Giant Clan will live from now on."
Lokasky patted Chen Cheng on the shoulder as he spoke.
Chen Cheng nodded and returned his attention to Fox as she unraveled the ward.
Flying was still impossible here, but Lokasky was fast nonetheless. In less than half an hour, he was back at the temporary camp on the beach.
Every Guild member who could make it down was gathered there. A Bei was working with the others on mapping out the area.
When Black Tiger Venerable saw Lokasky return,