Erebus nodded, his expression still heavy with the weight of his responsibilities.
"Very well. I will put the invasion on hold for now. But I cannot promise to abandon the plan until I understand whether there is another way to save my people," he said.
Erend nodded. He had expected as much. Erebus might have agreed to postpone his plan, but that did not mean he would abandon it entirely.
He needed to see the truth for himself and determine if Erend's offer could truly lead to a solution.
Erebus raised one hand and gathered his Magic. Dark energy spiraled through the air then turned into a circle. The space within it grew darker, the portal revealed a glimpse of the world on the other side.
Even from where he stood, Erend could sense the unfamiliar energy radiating from the opening.
Before entering, Erend turned toward Adrien and Billy. "I'll be back soon."
Adrien nodded. "Don't worry about us. Just find out what's going on over there."
