She looked up, raising her left arm. Her index and middle fingers were outstretched, pointing directly at the Totem pole.
She channeled her Flores through that arm, and even without making contact, the Totem pole blinked in response.
A Gateway manifested slowly.
It started as a circular ring of bright blue light, hovering a few inches above the earth before expanding outward.
Ikem's eyes flickered. He knew he couldn't possibly give up an opportunity for survival and replace Kanima as Hinewai's new plaything.
It was heart-wrenching for him to watch, but he understood that if Kanima were in his place, she would have made the same choice.
He ran his hand through his hair, tugging a fistful in the process.
"Go." Hinewai ordered.
"We've kept him waiting long enough."
Ikemefuna moved his feet, shuffling forward.
He refused to give a last glance back.
He swore he wouldn't.
Yet after taking a few steps further, he threw his head back, glancing over his shoulder.
