Dawn

Bam.

Adam and Alexia fell to the ground, crawling up and leaning on each other's backs with their last strength. They were breathing heavily, just staring into the void and occasionally at the North Keeper torn into three pieces.

"You know... We make a pretty good duo." Alexia interrupted with a slight smile on her face.

They were gradually exiting Resonance, their mission was accomplished. Moreover, Owen's buff had ended as well, so... it was unlikely that they would be able to at least get back on their feet anytime soon.

"Yeah... That wasn't bad. It's a bit of a shame I couldn't beat 4th Rank by myself, but... I couldn't have done it without you." Adam sighed heavily.

After a short pause, Alexia coughed and asked:

"Adam... The two of us fought, but the genes and, most importantly, the Power Gene, only one of us will be able to get..."