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CHAPTER 486
Closing her eyes and preparing for the next onslaught of thunder strikes, Astrid managed to catch her breath and steady herself in the sky. At that moment it felt extremely hard to breathe and even weave her way through but she knew she could not give up.
This was a result of the burden she chose to bear. Well, it wasn't even a burden as her trial was dependent on her powers.
It was her fate and she was ready to accept it and challenge the heavens proving to them she was worthy of her birth and heritage.
At that moment when it felt so hard, she heard his familiar voice breeze into her mind and she picked strength from it.
"Master, I feel you, wait for me. I am coming. Soon we would be together and I can better protect you. You won't have to go through this alone anymore."
A proud smile appeared on her already tired-looking face as her eyes pried open.