Seeing this, Chom casually tapped a finger, dispelling the protective barrier he had left behind. The three of them departed the Ruins hall.
But just as they reached a point near the cave entrance, a howling cold wind mixed with icy raindrops abruptly lashed against the Mana shields naturally radiating from their bodies.
At this moment, it was already midnight in the real world.
Rumble—
A torrential downpour fell beneath a night sky thick with clouds. Lightning flashed, thunder roared, and bean-sized icy raindrops poured down in sheets.
Without moonlight, in this wilderness utterly devoid of any light source, it was nearly dark enough that they could not see their hands before their faces. Only the occasional bolt of lightning briefly illuminated the island's empty, desolate plains.
"I never had the chance to ask before, Anvis. Did you find what you were looking for?"
Gazing at the dark and barren scene, Evan extended his Force Field like an umbrella, blocking the rain pouring down overhead.
"I found it already, Brother Evan."
At his side, Anvis nodded, likewise using Magic to part the curtain of rain above them.
"Then next, Anvis, can you help me find my guard?"
Turning his head, Evan looked at Anvis with burning eyes.
"I can. But before that, let's make a temporary trip back to Lavanles and confirm when that Black Ship will next dock."
Anvis nodded.
"This place is too far from the continent, and the island is shrouded in the death mist year-round. Crossing the Mist Sea directly isn't realistic. It would be best if we could return aboard that Black Ship."
"The island is more dangerous than expected, and according to the information I received, some immense danger seems to be about to descend. Once we find your guard, we'll leave this island