The forbidden zone

"Sylvanwood's basically turned into a warzone now," Cicero said slowly, his voice low and grim. "Countless Dungeon creatures have swarmed out from underground, tearing through everything in their path—killing, destroying, spreading chaos everywhere... But that's also why we've been able to grow stronger so fast this time."

Ethan's brows furrowed even deeper at that.

"How's the battle going?"

"Just barely holding the line..."

"But," Cicero added, his tone darkening, "a Dungeon King has already shown up on their side. A damn Shadow Dragon. Nasty piece of work—and powerful. There was even a moment when Seraphina almost didn't make it out alive."

At that, a flicker of cold fury flashed deep in Cicero's eyes.

"She almost didn't make it?" Ethan's whole body tensed. He immediately turned to Seraphina, concern etched across his face. "Seraphina, are you okay?"