Time came to a halt; words weren’t necessary because one glance was enough for them to understand each other.

“It’s not over between us!” Her pleasant voice echoed, seemingly becoming a part of space.

Once it dispersed, the light and her figure also disappeared from sight. The runes became lifeless once more.

“Indeed.” He sighed and smiled wryly.

He focused his attention on the stone pillar and the item again. It wasn’t moving and didn’t emit any special aura.

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