Arthur stepped out of Charlotte's room, his expression grim with barely contained frustration.
"Gates, guard the room."
Gates nodded immediately, understanding the gravity in Arthur's tone.
Time for backup options.
Arthur activated his ring.
Armageddon realm.
The familiar landscape materialised around him, but something felt different.
Nothing is happening here. Just like I thought.
This world was preparation. Earth is the real battlefield.
Arthur's spatial senses detected familiar presence in the village plaza. Jasmine stood ready for combat that would never come, gravitational fields fluctuating around her position.
Perfect timing.
Arthur teleported directly to her location, space compressing to eliminate distance.
"There's nothing happening here. I don't think there will be."
Jasmine turned, relief evident in her golden-silver eyes.
"Arthur! What's the situation in your world?"
