The explosion shook the entire dungeon.
A powerful shockwave tore through the corridor, sending smoke, dust, shattered stone, and burning fragments of mana flying in every direction.
Rubina, who had been running toward Arthur, was caught in the blast.
"Arthur!"
Her body was thrown backward through the air. For a moment, she completely lost control as the stone floor rushed toward her.
Just before she could crash into it, a figure suddenly appeared beside her.
Victor.
His body became a blur as he rushed forward and caught Rubina in mid-air. One arm supported her back while the other held her beneath her legs.
He landed safely and gently placed her on the ground.
Rubina's face immediately turned red.
Her blue eyes widened as she looked at him.
"Th-thank you."
Victor said nothing.
His attention remained fixed on the massive cloud of smoke ahead.
"Did that guy really get eliminated?"
His voice was low.
Everyone looked toward the crater where Arthur had been standing.
