Caelus did not waste another second. He hurled Aleksy and Mia out of the Ancient Domain's barrier, scooped Sylvia into his arms, and shot into the sky.
To the massive crowd gathered outside, he looked like a golden comet streaking across the horizon.
"Player 555," Theodore, the High Constable of the Royal Guards, muttered with wide eyes. "We need to get him on our side."
Meanwhile, inside the headquarters of the Black Lightning Guild.
"Why haven't we made any progress in finding Player 555, Marco?" Guild Master Victor demanded. "Every man and his dog is talking about him on the Origin Network."
"I am trying, Guild Master," Marco said helplessly. "But without knowing his real identity, there is no way for us to contact him. Our only link is Lena, but she is busy training."
"Hm," Victor nodded dismissively. "You may go."
Marco bowed and left the room.
A moment later, Lena crawled out from beneath Victor's large oak desk.
