Victor was the first to nod. He understood clearly that at this stage, their presence would no longer be a help. Seraphina, Daniel, Arthur, and the other squad leaders followed suit, their faces calm despite the tension in their hearts. Even the four leaders of the Four God Nation agreed without hesitation. They knew that this was no longer a trial meant for many, but a confrontation that required only the strongest and most resilient.
None of them argued. None of them tried to insist on following. They understood that stepping forward now would only put their lives at risk and potentially disrupt Max's actions at a critical moment.
Seeing their agreement, Max did not waste any time. One by one, he activated the Life Space Rings and stored them safely inside. The hall gradually emptied, until only Max and Lucien remained before the massive sealed door.
