Back to Alex's location, the battle between Garcia and Alice raged on.
In an instant, Garcia vanished into thin air, leaving everyone perplexed by his sudden disappearance. It was a bewildering sight, as if he had transcended the boundaries of time and space. The storm raged on, but there was no sign of his presence.
Alice, however, remained calm amidst the chaos. Gripping the ancient tome tightly in her right hand, she flipped through its pages with unwavering determination. As she did, a radiant aura of golden runes materialized around her, acting as steadfast guardians shielding their master from harm.