Chapter 296

There was complete silence. Was she taken, or was she transformed? Uncertainty hit Nova with a feel of loss, such a weight on the heart for the companion ally.

Again his legs will buckle, and down he goes as his vision blurs. By the time his eye straightened, he was again back in the Realm of Sandrus but this time around, a few of the people were recognizable.

Some Sandrusians approached him, open arms and smiling faces welcoming with happiness. "Nova, congratulations! You succeeded where others have failed," said the lead Sandrusian, shining with warmth.

Nova fought his way to his feet, still reeling. "What. what happened? Where is Ruby?"

His face grew heavy, solemn. "The fate of Ruby is unknown, but her sacrifice shall not be forgotten. You, on the other hand, well, you just completed your mission. Dr. Richard no longer walks the earth, and for that, the world is a little bit safer."

Nova's vision grew clear and the Parliament of Sandrus laid before him. The