章 164: Chapter 164:Not a Dead End?

Using the last of my energy, I created a small shield made of corruption before lowering my other hand and slowing back down time.

Preparing myself for the impact of the spells hitting my shield, I kneeled down on the ground, also creating a small barrier around me to protect my body from any strays.

"..."

"..."

However, that impact never came.

Exhausted from simply kneeling down on the ground, I finally collapsed, allowing the shield to disappear and return to my body in the form of corruption.

Maybe... they had forgiven me?

Looking upwards at the roof of the cave, I expected to hear a joyous and heartfelt reunion... but there was nothing.

No sound.

There weren't even any footsteps or voices reverberating throughout the large cave.

Struggling as I attempted to turn around, I tilted my head upwards and stared at the edge of the previous shadow cage where Zach was... or had been.