Chapter 79: Safe return

Foster felt a cold sweat trickle down his temple. Joker was here.

The earthquake grew more intense, shaking the ground beneath their feet, heralding the imminent arrival of the Lord of the Apocalypse. Behind them, the pile of stones blocking the entrance to the tunnels began to crack. Fragments flew about, thrown in all directions by an invisible force.

- We've got to go!" roared Foster, his voice betraying absolute urgency.

Thorgrim nodded, his fists clenched in rage.

- Onward! To Vollua!

Without waiting, the surviving dwarves and elves dashed through the forest, their footsteps pounding the damp ground, kicking up dead leaves and dust in their frantic rush.

Foster ran as fast as he could, heart pounding, clutching his jade egg. Every muscle in his body screamed under the effort, but he knew they couldn't stop. Behind them, Joker was approaching.