Concern And Determination

Clyde vanished into the portal. A moment later, the portal disappeared from the domain as well, leaving behind a suffocating silence that settled over Gabriel.

The chains he had conjured to bind Clyde shattered into thousands of particles of light, drifting around him before slowly falling to the ground.

Gabriel's face was flushed, his breath ragged, his expression hard.

With a furious roar, he swung his sword, unleashing a wave of energy that tore through trees, grass, and hills in its path. But in the end, it did nothing to ease his frustration. The anger still burned hot inside him.

His thoughts shifted to Uriel, who remained motionless in the massive crater, her body in a pitiful state. Immediately, Gabriel soared toward her.

"Uriel!" he called as he landed beside her.

She let out only a weak whimper—she was gravely injured. The wounds on her chest were severe.