For a few moments after the voice echoed through the air, Sage stood frozen, his mind still reeling from the horrifying encounter with the old man.
The terrifying pressure that had nearly crushed them all lingered in his thoughts, along with the haunting image of Riven turning into a desiccated corpse before their eyes. The atmosphere was so heavy and suffocating that no one dared to breathe too loudly. Then, amid all that fear and tension, a familiar voice broke through like a hammer striking metal.
"Boss!"
The voice rang out again. "Boss! I've finally found you!"
Sage's pupils flickered as disbelief and relief washed over him. He quickly turned toward the source of the voice, and when he saw who it was, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Charging toward them at full speed was Boren.
