Chapter 29

Outside, Hikari and the others paced quickly, trying to figure out how to get back into the house. They discussed options—window locks, back entrances—but nothing seemed foolproof.

Meanwhile, inside the house, Sylvia sat quietly on the bed, the door wide open. She played with the silver bracelet Hikari had given her, her fingers tracing the intricate engravings. The warmth of the bracelet brought a small smile to her lips, grounding her in the moment despite the chaos brewing around her.

Outside, the sound of approaching footsteps broke Hikari and his friends from their frantic planning.

Juvia and Natsu Hinata, Yukino and Sting Usui, and Minerva Rolan and Rogue Kagero arrived together after hearing the news of Sylvia getting kidnapped by Reiki. Each pair exuded determination and readiness for battle.