Zenon and Ruby Anne stepped out of the Gate, the transition from the ancient altar to the real world almost jarring. The air was cooler, fresher, and far less charged with battle energy.
Zenon glanced at Ruby Anne. "By the way, that massive snake you were riding earlier—where did that come from?"
Ruby Anne smirked and raised her wrist, revealing a dark silver bracelet wrapped around it. The intricate design resembled a coiled serpent, its gemstone eyes glinting under the dim light.
"It’s from this," she said, tapping the bracelet. "An item I picked up from a past Gate. Summons a giant serpent when activated."
Zenon raised an eyebrow. "A magical beast item, huh?"
"More like a construct. It doesn’t have a will of its own, but it follows commands. Pretty useful for making an entrance." S
