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As the pale light filtered through the high windows of the ancient tomb, Levi expressed his gratitude to those who had helped bring him back from the brink. Despite their warnings that he was not yet ready to rise, Levi pushed himself up from the ceremonial slab, determined to regain his footing.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbRxx6vsRN
"Levi, you need to rest," one of the healers insisted, reaching out to support him, but Levi gently waved them off, stepping towards Mike and Zara who were watching anxiously.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0e3H5GEbzH
Seeing him on his feet, a mixture of relief and joy washed over Mike and Zara. "I can't believe you're actually walking," Mike said, a broad smile spreading across his face.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLsr78hqpad
"Guess it takes more than that to keep me down," Levi responded with a weak but spirited grin. The room lightened a little with their banter, but the mood soon shifted as Mike delivered the news.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQHdfhQRgGv
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KD13ARMUh
Confusion clouded Levi's features. "But I thought I had defeated him," he murmured, trying to piece together the fragments of his last memory before darkness had claimed him.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21WWonlr7D
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFK8qluR3Jv
Realization dawned on Levi, and the gravity of his defeat settled in. He was silent for a moment, processing the information. "Where did they go?" he finally asked, his voice laced with urgency.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mFMrry3LX
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEByslT67dy
Levi, Mike, and Zara exchanged looks, a mutual understanding passing between them. "Astralith," they said almost in unison, recognizing the style and audacity of the act.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvoIt0mWNkM
Frustration and anger flared in Levi's eyes as he clenched his fists. "We need to go after her, now," he stated, his tone brooking no argument.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqdj5GejzU
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwMBWPOk1b
Levi's frustration grew, but before he could respond, Queen Isolde joined the conversation, her voice calm yet filled with concern. "Levi, I warned you not to confront the Zenith Order alone. Their abilities are unlike anything we've seen—unnatural and formidable."160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6hDpyiWM9
Levi turned to face her, his frustration evident. "Do they have a hideout? A base of operations?" he asked, hoping for some lead to pursue.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyM0KsgtLF
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWAQj42c53q
With a collective sigh, the group made their way back to the royal hall to regroup and plan their next steps. The atmosphere was tense, each mind busy with thoughts of lost jewels, shadowy foes, and the looming threat that still hung over them.160Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQUYdg66TsA
