Seeing that they are ready, Bonbon nodded with approval.
"That's good to hear. But since going to Austerra right now is suicide, I have special preparations for both of you. Follow me!"
The tiny punto bounced with excitement, resummoning a swirling dimensional portal in a flash of shimmering light.
Without hesitation, Bonbon leapt into it, his small frame vanishing into the spinning vortex, leaving it open and humming for Auren and Austaire.
The two exchanged a glance. Their smiles faded into serious expressions.
Both of them can feel it. The moment they step into this portal, their lives will never be the same again.
'I wonder what he has prepared for us,' Auren thought, tension stirring in his chest.
"Is it safe to follow it through that?" Austaire asked, a nervous quiver in her voice.
"Don't worry, it's safe," Auren reassured, though even he wasn't entirely sure.
Before stepping forward, Auren's eyes caught movement in the distance.