Chapter 18 - When the Darkness Opened Its Eyes
The moment Nihros opened its second eye...
The world stopped breathing.
Not just the Sanctuary of Astralis.
Not just Academia.
The entire kingdom.
Miles above the underground palace, students still fighting Hollow creatures suddenly froze.
The rain stopped falling.
Every droplet remained suspended in the air.
Birds became motionless in the sky.
The wind disappeared.
Even the fires burning across the academy grounds ceased moving.
Time itself hadn't stopped.
Reality had.
Professor Lyra slowly lowered her sword.
"...Do you feel that?"
Professor Magnus tightened his grip around his battle axe.
"I've fought in four wars."
His usually booming voice had become barely audible.
"I've never been afraid..."
He swallowed.
"...until n
