Valeria's stern expression softened slightly as she felt the warmth of Jacob's hand, and she soon found herself staring dreamily at him. Shortly after, they reached a forest where Finnian came to a halt, ceasing his attempt to escape.
Jacob promptly followed suit upon noticing Finnian's pause. Why would Finnian stop running all of a sudden? There must be a trap or something nearby!
With a calm demeanor, Finnian turned to Jacob and delivered his ominous message. "Mark my words, punk! I will avenge my subordinates!"
The flames on his body cascaded down like flowing water, shaping a scorching symbol on the ground surrounding him. After a brief pause, Jacob exclaimed, "A Teleportation Array? You're not escaping that easily!"
With Dragon Slayer's Sword in hand, Jacob leaped into the air and sent a light attack flying straight at Finnian. Right when the light was about to hit Finnian, he vanished in a burst of radiant white light…
