After giving his speech, Arthur turned towards Jasmine and gave her a nod.
Jasmine smiled, returning the gesture with a smile that radiated her confidence.
Arthur then turned towards the players and spoke.
"Does anybody want to return to Village #420? If so, come to me."
Around fifty people gathered around him, their faces mixing relief with anticipation.
Arthur raised his hand, space itself beginning to respond to his will. Reality tore open like silk, revealing a swirling vortex of dimensional energy.
The assembled players stared in fascination at the spatial tear.
The raw power required to rip through dimensions and transport them seven hundred kilometres was beyond their comprehension.
"Step through," Arthur instructed. "It's perfectly safe."
One by one, the players entered the portal. Their expressions of awe never faded—witnessing such a casual display of overwhelming power left lasting impressions.
