Chapter 83 The Nexus beckons

The morning sun cast long shadows through the virtual trees as we gathered our supplies. The air was thick with tension, each of us silently preparing for the journey ahead. The nexus awaited, and with it, the answers we desperately needed. I meticulously packed my gear, checking and rechecking each item. My sword hung at my side, a constant reminder of the battles that had brought us here.

Eve sorted through a pile of arrows, her fingers moving deftly despite the weight of our mission. She looked up briefly, meeting my eyes with a determined nod. Felix, ever the strategist, pored over a map, his brow furrowed in concentration. Sasha stood apart, her hands glowing faintly as she murmured incantations to ensure her magical reserves were full.

"Everyone ready?" I asked, my voice cutting through the silence. A chorus of affirmations met my question, each tinged with a mix of resolve and trepidation.