After a few stunned seconds, the realization finally hit the girls. Tears of relief and overwhelming happiness spilled down their faces as they began to cry.
Following Vikram's order, Shade freed the girls from their chains. They didn't know what this silent, vine-covered being was, but to them, it was their savior. They wept uncontrollably while thanking Shade again and again.
Shade ignored their gratitude and turned around silently. Shadow Dash activated. Its figure blurred and vanished into the darkness.
The holographic screen distorted briefly and moments later, a black shadow emerged directly behind Team 11 outside the village. Several members instinctively tensed before realizing it was Shade returning.
Without a word, the Assassin Druid walked up to Vikram and knelt on one knee respectfully. In its hand hung Oswald's severed head, blood still dripping slowly from the neck.
"Mission completed, Vik."
