Chapter 128: The Desert's Demand    

Velvet smirked, sheathing her dagger. "Let them come. If they thought this loop would stop us, they clearly underestimated who they're dealing with."

Dawnfire gave a tired laugh, the tension in her body easing. "I'd like to see the look on their faces when they realize we escaped their little trap."

Horizon turned to Fiora, offering her a hand. She took it, pulling herself up with a grateful smile. "You found the anchor. We couldn't have done it without you."

Fiora blushed slightly, looking away. "I just did my part. It was a team effort."

Aria stepped forward, her face serious. "Alright, we've wasted enough time here. We need to find the monolith, after that we have to search for the exit. We only have less than seven days to do that."

Seraphina nodded. "Agreed. Let's move out. And keep your guard up. We may have broken the loop, but the real fight is just beginning."