Chapter 26 Twenty Six

• Zion stood before the shimmering portal, his heart pounding with a mixture of determination and apprehension. His tattoo pulsed with a warm glow, its intricate design marking him as a key to unlocking the portal’s power. Asahi, his assigned teammate, stood beside him, his eyes reflecting a mix of anticipation and resolve.
• “We have to be quick,” Zion said, his voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through his veins. “Once we step through, we won’t have much time before the portal closes.”
• Asahi nodded, his expression serious. “Understood. We need to make every second count.”