“Jared, stop trying. Stop what you’re doing,” Josephine persuaded Jared. If he continued his attempts, he would be crushed to death by the damage recoil of the arcane array.
“I’ll try one more time. Just one more time.” He gently touched the prison door again, causing the arcane array to shine brightly. This time, he shut his eyes and felt the mechanics of the arcane array with his heart.
Just like that, he immersed himself in the experience in silence for over ten minutes. He abruptly opened his eyes and unleashed his skill, enveloping his right fist with dazzling light.
“Sacred Light Fist!”
He took a deep breath and swung a ferocious punch. Boom! Following the loud bang, the arcane array began shuddering after being hit by Jared’s Scared Light Fist. Jared was delighted to see that.
He didn’t dare to hesitate further and thrust another punch. Thump! Thump! Thump! After he swung over ten punches consecutively, his fists became covered in blood.
Finally, the arcane array couldn’t sustain any more impact and collapsed. Jared hastily opened the prison door and dashed inward to hug Josephine. The two held each other tightly as if no one was watching.
He could clearly feel her body’s warmth, so he didn’t believe in Jessica’s claim that the current Josephine was just a projection. She won’t feel so real if she’s just an illusion.
Jared and Josephine embraced each other for a long time. At that moment, his eyes were red. He had waited too long and sacrificed too much for that moment.
Tears brimmed in Lizbeth’s eyes as well. She hugged Josephine and chatted with her. Everyone seemed to have endless things to say at that instant.
Rumble! Suddenly, the entire dungeon shook violently as if it was about to cave in. “The dungeon is collapsing. Hurry up and go out!” After saying that, Jessica hastened to leave the dungeon.
Everyone else quickly followed behind her to escape. Jared grasped Josephine’s hand, unwilling to let go of her even for a second. After they got out of the dungeon, it caved in behind them. Even the fake mountain crumbled along with it.
The dungeon’s collapse was also a sign that the Warriors Alliance was about to become history. Jared sighed at the sight of the dungeon in ruins.
Ms. Zimmerman, I hope our collaboration can be built on trust. Now that my girlfriend is here, what you mentioned about her being a projection is not true, right?” Jared asked Jessica.
Jessica smiled faintly. “You should hurry up and tell your girlfriend whatever you have to say. She left the arcane array, so she won’t be able to stay very long with us.”
“What’s that nonsense?” Jared glowered at Jessica. At that moment, Josephine suddenly shrieked, “My legs! My legs!”
She stared at her legs and screamed because they were slowly vanishing. Jared was dumbfounded when he saw that. Everyone else was also similarly astounded.
Only Jessica remained unfazed. She seemed to have known that would be the outcome long ago. Unable to believe Josephine was gradually disappearing, Jared desperately grabbed her hands.
He tried his best to channel his spiritual energy into her, but his effort was for naught, as he couldn’t stop Josephine from fading away. “No, I won’t let you leave. No way.”
He held her hands tightly and mustered his aura. Jared swung his arm with all his might, creating a new space. The new space was commonly known as a secret realm.
However, Jared was yet to be equipped with the ability to gain control over the space-time rift. He had merely accidentally created that when he lost control of his emotions.
The rift vanished after a short while. Realizing he couldn’t stop Josephine from disappearing, Jared turned to look at Jessica.
