The Angel vanished and reappeared in the forest near the border between Vasthraal City and Sky Lord City. When he arrived there, his eyes narrowed. He had already drawn his weapon, ready to fight, but suddenly, something tapped him on the shoulder.
At that moment, the Angel simply nodded.
"I will return, my lord."
After that, he disappeared and left the place. This time, he truly departed from that world.
***
Lyrith continued channeling her magic energy into Alvaric's body. At first, she felt no difference within him, but the more of her energy flowed inside, the clearer it became that Alvaric was not afflicted by a curse.
He was only wounded—but not by an ordinary wound. This injury was like poison, steadily corroding his internal organs. If Alvaric had not possessed regenerative abilities, he would have died mere minutes after the wound began tearing at his insides.
"He pushed himself far too much."
