35. Alex

With a worried look, I turned to Elara, questioning her about the identity of the one who took away her power. Between melancholy whispers, Elara shared the distressing truth:

"I couldn't see who it was. It was like facing the power of a thousand demons concentrated in a single entity. It was overwhelming, and I didn't have the strength to resist."

The gravity of the threat was looming over us, and I felt the need to convey to

I decided to commit myself to protecting the city, feeling a responsibility to prove to Alex that I could be his partner in this fight. At the same time, I experienced a deep compassion for Elara and her suffering.

"I will try to find out who was responsible," I stated with determination, seeking to ease the burden Elara carried with her.