Heartwood Forest

The teleportation circle glowed brilliantly, surrounding Arthur, Alicia, and Cedric in blinding light as their bodies were pulled through space. The sensation was almost instant—one moment, they were in Cheasall City, and the next, they were stepping onto the cold stone platform of Nando City's Magic Tower.

Arthur barely flinched.

His Space Affinity made teleportation feel as natural as breathing. But the same couldn't be said for Alicia and Cedric.

Alicia staggered slightly, one hand pressing against her stomach as she took a deep breath. Cedric, on the other hand, looked far worse, his face pale as he leaned against a nearby column.

"Ugh…" Cedric groaned, clutching his forehead. "Every damn time… I swear these teleportations are getting rougher."

"Quit whining, Ced," Arthur said, jabbing a finger at him. "You look like a kid who can't handle a carnival ride.