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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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4XLa0EzSc
"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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgS0jOjgOLR
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyyeLlHPPJY
"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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4ewnbQNZ2
"Levi, your Time and Weapon Jewel... they were taken by Nocturne," Mike said, his voice heavy with concern.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvnKIm61QV
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡynVsdIBUhZ
"It seems he had just enough left in him to come back and take you down after all," Zara added softly, her eyes sympathetic.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBa7Yo54bW
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYqUwPmdjz
Before anyone could answer, Kanju entered the room, his expression grave. "A woman intervened and took the Jewels from Nocturne and disappeared," he reported.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxXvO9ezWC
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MPjE6WCek
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZIsFmoOdM
"Levi, it's too late for that," Kanju interjected. "She left as quickly as she appeared. There's no tracking her now."174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROWNE8408a
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."174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡohaSWTPFpc
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4pAJrIfu4
"We don't know," Queen Isolde admitted. "The Zenith Order is elusive, and their movements unpredictable."174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2f7oltYprS
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9yyXFUGZ2
