Maya's pupils constricted sharply.
As the last trace of spiritual energy seeped into her forehead, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted on the spot.
Warren withdrew his hand and instructed, "Take her aside for now. Once we've dealt with everything here, we'll bring her back."
Though he'd punished Maya, her reckless decision to release the Unmelting Bone would be further investigated by both Jamborough School of Mystic Arts and the National Security Agency.
But considering her parents' sacrifice for the mystic arts community, the repercussions might not go beyond this.
Since the Unmelting Bone had hidden its energy upon escape, Albern and Elias decided to set up a tracing array to locate it as soon as possible.
Skylar glanced around and asked Shannon, "Where's Ed?"
Shannon replied, "He's saving lives with Elliot at the west village."
After Hexspawn had teleported away, Shannon remembered the 88 fey ladies at the warehouse who'd been blood-sacrificed. She'd sent Edward back to tend to them.
After the swarm of ghouls was drawn to their location, she informed Elliot and urged him to assist as well.
Their goal was to guard the barrier of the warehouse to prevent ghouls from following the scent of blood and attempt to save lives.
The Decaybringer Array wasn't entirely completed, and there were people in it who were still alive.
After leaving a few to watch over the remaining ghouls, the group rushed to the warehouse.
The sight of the half-collapsed roof and the mess within, alongside rows of young ladies lying on the ground, filled everyone with righteous fury. They started cursing the perpetrator of the Decaybringer Array for taking so many innocent lives, just to refine the Unmelting Bone.
This was exactly why mystic masters harbored such deep hatred for those dabbling in dark arts.
"Ed, Elliot." Shannon and her group hurried forward to take over the two, who were visibly pale. Before their arrival, the two had been tending to wounds and stabilizing souls.
Given the severity of the situation, the college tournament was put on hold. Once Hector was informed of the situation, he immediately arranged for a private jet to bring Shannon and her team back to Seastone.
Regardless of what else there was to deal with, all Hector knew was that Shannon needed rest.
The Jensens had been anxiously awaiting Shannon's news since the livestream had been cut off. Once she returned home, the entire family gathered.
Even Marie and Caleb waited at the door. Once the former saw Shannon unharmed, she muttered, "I told you she'd be fine."
Scott rushed forward with tears streaming down his face. "Shannon, I knew you'd be okay! I wasn't worried at all! I'd never been…"
His overly emotional display was a stark contrast to the calm responses from others.
Seriously? He was making them seem like they didn't care enough.
Eva froze briefly before she ran to hug Shannon around her leg.
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