Chapter 43: The Gift

"Remember. You have seven days from the moment you enter the city. After that, the Ring of Apophis will stop working, and it'll go back. So no matter what happens, don't forget the time limit."

"I know I have seven days to get in and get out. I won't forget." 

Gabriel was reminded about this time limit, but he also realized why it was the case. This time limit was one of the most important things for him. As soon as the time limit was up, his transformation was going to stop, and he was going to return to his old self, which was dangerous. 

"Can I go now?" 

Even though it was risky to enter the city, Gabriel was also somewhat eager to get inside. He wanted to see what the city he had always dreamed about looked like from the inside. He wanted to enter the academy and meet his old friends and foes. Everything else came later. 

"Not yet. Before you go, I have something for you."

"Hmm?"