Above the skies outside Gardian City, Malverna floated, her gaze fixed downward with a serious expression.
This is really strange. Why can't I sense Nolan's presence? She muttered silently.
Gardian City now looked gloomy and dark. An uneasy aura spread throughout the streets.
Malverna also sensed a strong, hidden magic circle covering the city, like a watchdog monitoring anyone coming or going.
Fortunately, her strength had recovered about seventy to eighty percent, allowing her to resist the circle's influence.
"Malverna, do you hear me?"
Suddenly, Nolan's voice echoed in her mind. Surprise flickered across her face briefly, but she quickly composed herself.
"Nolan, where are you? Why can't I sense your presence?" Malverna asked, confused.
She and Nolan were linked by a master-and-slave contract, which normally allowed them to sense each other clearly. But now, she felt nothing—a highly unusual situation.
