Meanwhile, as Albedo was running toward the arena where Dila was standing, his chest tightened with fear. No... my daughter... I don't want to lose her. The words echoed in his mind as he charged forward. His legs moved faster, pushing him downhill, leaping over rocks, rolling across the dirt, and then bursting forward again. His heart pounded hard, louder than the rush of wind in his ears. Every step carried only one thought.... Is she safe? Is Dila alright?
As he was about to arrive from afar, his voice broke the air.
"Dila!"
His eyes widened in horror as he saw her.... levitating in the air, her body limp and unconscious. The Cascade Shield around her crackled violently, its unstable barrier ejecting bursts of lightning that struck the pavement below, tearing into stone and scattering sparks everywhere.
Her staff slipped from her grasp, falling as if abandoned, yet her body remained suspended mid-air.
Albedo's heart clenched. His voice shattered into a scream.
"Nooo!"
