As Lia's frantic cry hung in the air, Zayden's gaze hardened and a steely determination replaced the tumultuous conflict within him. His eyes locked onto Ziana, suspended vulnerably in mid-air, her soul teetering on the brink of extraction by the relentless demon. A surge of agony pierced through him, a visceral need to save her overpowering any echoes of caution from Xavier. Without hesitation, he took a determined step forward, propelled towards the blazing dome, his muscles tensing in preparation to breach the magical barrier.
"No, Zayden!" Xavier's scream reached a fever pitch. However, just before Zayden could step inside, a sudden vibration shook the dungeon, accompanied by a vivid surge of green light erupting from within the dome, altering the course of events.