In the end, their battle continued in stalemate but with more organized intensity now that every single Seeker who was actively participating in battle had a rune weapon in their hands. However, Enrick managed to knock out a lot of the enemy Seekers with ease upon revealing his rune sword, which Axel had personally crafted for him.
Conner cursed aloud even more loudly at Axel. Alas, but the man in question only watched on with amusement.
***
Night fell, and Axel remained lying on his bed, looking at the ceiling, contemplating something. Whether he should go and fight his demon phantom, unfortunately, he wasn't making any progress after a certain point.
