Rudolph said in wonder:
"He's not a dark crow. If he goes in there, he's likely asking for trouble. I hope he's okay."
"Not necessarily." The Emperor shook his head, "But now, there are a few more variables to consider."
...
[Location: A corner of the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm]
The monochrome ground twitched, as if experiencing indigestion, spitting out "foreign objects" from beneath.
The first to land was a little swan.
She landed hard on her backside and rubbed it for a while due to the pain.
Alice followed closely behind. With excellent balance, she was able to adjust her stance before landing, touching down smoothly.
Next, the ground began to wriggle violently.
After a few spasms, it let out an unbearable wail.
The Fallen Shadow Nether Realm furiously tossed Louis and Grace high into the air.
In mid-air, Louis caught Grace, holding her so they both landed steadily.
As soon as they touched the ground, he set her down.
He frowned, raised his head, and said.
