The ground beneath them cracked and trembled as everyone ran through the collapsing divine realm.
Shards of light and broken fragments of space rained down like falling stars, the world itself unraveling.
Melissa urged them forward, Bruce shielded them from falling debris, and Nigel carried Emily when her legs faltered. But amidst the desperate sprint, a sudden voice rang out.
"I'm going back."
Crystal announced, her steps halting as the others rushed ahead.
Grand Duchess Amana spun around, her face pale with shock.
"What? Now? Are you insane?" she demanded. "If you turn back, you'll die before you even make it two steps."
Crystal shook her head, determination blazing in her eyes.
"There's something I need to do. I can't leave without making sure my little sister gets the medicine she was promised. Even if I can't make it home… I won't let her die."
She said firmly.
