"Serein."
Zane's voice was low, cautious, almost restrained.
Before he could issue another command, she had already released her levo, letting it ripple through the air like a living current until it brushed gently against the backs of Zane and Elias. The connection between them flared back to life, pulsing in steady rhythm.
Behind them, Jennifer summoned her own levo, a faint green aura gathering around her palms, ready to react at any moment. Mark steadied his camera with trembling hands, excitement gleaming in his eyes. "Headline for tomorrow," he thought wildly. 'Idol Elias Seals an A-Rank Gate.'
That alone would shake the entire Hunter network.
"All right."
Serein nodded once, her tone even. When she felt the resonance of their energies align, she signaled for them to begin.
"Start the seal," Zane commanded, voice deep and solid. He and
