Wam―!
In the final moments before everyone left for Melendoir, the smile on Kevin's face slowly receded as he watched Jin's back slowly merge and enter the portal.
After Jin's figure disappeared, the portal gradually began to contract, and an eerie stillness began to spread throughout the space that Kevin was occupying at the time.
He did not move from his spot and maintained his gaze on the same spot where the portal had previously stood.
His eyes gradually closed, and the mana around him froze completely.
After what seemed like an interminable amount of time, Kevin finally opened his mouth and mumbled something.
"This is for the best. It looks like things are working in my favour."
Licking his lips, Kevin opened his eyes and turned around. Without so much as to say another word, he quietly left the room.
Clank―!
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Melandoir, Hoag's Object Galaxy.
Crunch―!