298: It was all real

Falkor landed heavily beside Layla and the others, his eyes filled with urgency. "We can't continue this fight much longer," he said, his voice resonating with the gravity of the situation. "The damage to the city will be catastrophic if we let this dragon rampage any further. The only way to stop it is to seal it."

The group exchanged worried glances. Rodric stepped forward, his brow furrowed. "A sealing spell of this magnitude requires immense endurance and magic. None of us alone can sustain it."

Falkor nodded grimly. "We'll have to combine our magic to cast it, but that also means we need a focal point, a conduit for the spell. It will be dangerous."

Layla's gaze was steady. "I'll do it. I'll be the epicenter."

The others immediately protested. Rodric's eyes widened. "Layla, the strain of channeling all that magic through you could have severe consequences. You might not survive."