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Elayne stood and fought, screaming in agony. Mustering all her strength, she absorbed the nether and demonic energy, combining and compressing it.
"A portal…! At least…! T-The children have to live…!"
"What do you think you're doing?!"
The Demon King of Death stomped the ground angrily, his claws rushing toward her.
However, a flame flickered and barely stopped him.
BOOOM!
"E-Elayne…! Ack…! Run…! Elayne run…!"
It was Mark, somehow maintaining a fiery form, shifting back to normal constantly, burning through his lifeforce to sustain his power for a mere second or two.
"Elena…! ELENA WAKE UP!"
"M-Mom?!"
Elena, in tears, saw her mother crawling toward her.
Elayne pointed her finger at her daughter, opening a portal between them.
Small roots sprouted around Elena, grabbing her and her friend and dragging them into the portal.
"W-Wait! No! Mom!"
Elena screamed in horror as she saw her mother piercing her stomach, pulling out a small sphere made of wooden roots.
