Chapter 260: Goodbye

A sudden shockwave rippled through the air, and the barrier around them cracked like a fragile piece of glass.

The Lion Beast's eyes widened. "What the—?!" He immediately jumped back, instincts screaming at him.

Huno, Silla, and Nymira, who had been struggling moments ago, felt a surge of relief.

"It's Master!" Huno grinned, his three heads letting out deep, rumbling growls of satisfaction.

The Lion Beast's expression darkened. "No… No way!" His tail lashed out in frustration. "No one should be able to find or sense this barrier! Even if he's the Abyss Lord—that's impossible!"

But then—he realized something. He turned sharply, scanning the battlefield. Silla was standing a few meters away, coiled protectively around a small, unconscious figure.