The moment the Hissing ended, the trio converged.
They would've proceeded to the Verdant Nucleus, had Daru not voiced against it.
"There's no need to waste time, I've figured out a solution," was the first thing that came out of his mouth.
Elara's eyes widened slightly, and her brows rose.
Durandal's, on the other hand, furrowed, and the apex ranker cast another doubtful look his way.
How could Daru, with little to no knowledge of a Continuum Barrier, possibly find a way faster than he, who was more learned and elite overall, could?
As if to answer, Daru merely threw his gaze at the hollow of the nearest tree — Elara's — and pointed at the gray sap, which now rested on the base of the tree, dried and hardened after the princess kicked an exit open for herself.
Based on their observations, the sap, after being exposed to the death plumes, would harden.
"What of those?" Durandal questioned, brows furrowing further.
