No Hope
Akun floated in mid-air, his aspect power keeping him suspended right in front of the massive ancient tree. His gaze remained fixed on the system shop that dangled amidst the turmoil of the battlefield.
Lost in thought, he thought, "There has to be a solution."
Suddenly, multiple colossal vines shot towards him, but with a swift gesture, he used his aspect power to sever them, avoiding their grasp with ease.
"Maybe I'll learn something new if I get close enough," he mused further, worry etched across his face.
With that in mind, Akun propelled himself towards the tree. Hovering directly in front of it, he gathered his raw aspect power and unleashed it to rip open the tree, unveiling an unconscious Oliver within.
Oliver was covered in roots that protruded from all over his body. A massive root emerged from his right eye, extending like a sinister vine, pulsing with energy that coursed through the roots and into his body.