The moment Zion was snatched by Gonrod, he used the chip in his head to telepathically communicate with his mom and aunt, telling them to wait for his signal.
He had put all his faith in his healing body, and thankfully, it paid off.
Once the laser thinned, then eventually subsided, everyone who was at the ascendant stage or higher rushed in for an all-out attack while the rest went to fight the enhanced demons and demonic humans.
"Go, Zion! To the academy!" Raven yelled.
"On it! Put everything into the thrusters!" As his suit created many spots for propulsion, Zion went all out then rocketed off toward the academy.
"After him!" Gonrod yelled to Anastasia.
"You're mine!" She licked her lips and then chased after Zion.
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Zion's breath came in ragged bursts as he flew, the pulse of mana powering his suit. Ahead, the royal academy loomed, but Anastasia was a shadow at his back, closing in with unrelenting speed.
