Chapter 239: Pride of a phoenix

Anthony quickly opened his eyes, startled by a sense of unease that ran through his body. With a swift movement, he drew his sword, but the darkness of the cave seemed even denser around him. After a few moments of tense vigilance, Anthony scratched his head, confused. He detected no threatening presence, and he was sure he had thoroughly checked his surroundings.

With a shrug, he decided it was probably just his imagination playing tricks on him. He sat back down, trying to relax and closing his eyes to focus. However, a persistent feeling of unease lingered in the back of his mind.

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