The time has come

Valerian lurched away from the wall he was resting against and fixed his gaze on the couple, who were still in the dark about what was going on.

However, Rhaziel rushed into the room, grabbed the seer, who was still unconscious, and pulled him out.

As soon as he turned to face Nikolai and Ophelia, the mist obscured his vision, blasting him, Valerian, and Vladimir, who was resting on his shoulder, all the way to the very end of the corridor. Notwithstanding the mist's strong impact, they landed softly on their feet, with Rhaziel safely holding Vladimir.

Gazing at the location where Nikolai and Ophelia stood, he observed with a hint of sadness as the mist enveloped the two, obfuscating them from sight.

"Asshole." He hissed with displeasure, clenching his fist until blood poured out.

Valerian gave him an intense glance. "You were unaware that was his plan?"