After Angelica finished saying her vow, something invisible suddenly gripped her heart, her dantian, and her mind. She gasped as a dreadful sensation seized her entire being.
Her vision darkened as she fell into an illusion filled with endless darkness. Breathing became difficult. The energy inside her turned chaotic, clashing wildly as if trying to tear her apart from within.
At the same time, pressure from the heavens descended. Dark clouds gathered, followed by rumbling thunder that reverberated across the land.
At this moment, countless people were far more prepared than before. After what had happened earlier, only fools would still underestimate the heavens' reaction.
As the heavens showed their response, Aldrian had already pulled Angelica into his embrace again. His senses had been focused entirely on her from the very beginning, allowing him to feel everything she was experiencing.
