'...' Soren fell silent as he analyzed her status. He was both relieved and worried to see her so close to breaking through. Once it hit the limit, she would break through, and with it would come both opportunity and risk.
But this time, things were different. They had already arrived at their destination, and if something really went wrong, they had Etenia Academy to turn to for help. That eased some of his concern.
Besides, they still had Malakor with them. He might not be as strong as Sir Hector to easily handle a 7th circle Gate, but when it came to escaping or hiding, Malakor's abilities made their chances of survival almost certain.
And after the last incident, Soren doubted their enemies would try the same trick again so soon.
'We'll be fine,' he told himself. 'We just need to be prepared.'
Nodding inwardly, he continued, and his eyes lit up.
