The crack in the Celestial Tree closed, leaving Maxim alone in the empty, desolate space. His hand was still clenched tightly around
the tufts of cotton from Thresmund's tattered jacket. His breath cin ragged gasps as he stared blankly at the now-sealed
crack.
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At that moment, he struggled to believe what had just happened. His master, the indomitable figure who had vowed to change
their fate and defeat the invaders, was gone. His bright-eyed, energetic junior who was always clinging to him had also
disappeared into the tree.
Maxim tried to speak, but no words cout. The overwhelming sadness paralyzed him. He wanted to cry, but his voice was lost,
drowned in the immense pain that engulfed him. His mind went blank, consumed by sorrow.
His master had taught him to always save others and to offer a helping hand because sometimes, people simply lost their way.
However, at this moment, Maxim felt utterly helpless.
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His lips began to twitch uncontrollably as if trying to express the turmoil within.
Just then, Bjorn, the head of the Twigg family, appeared out of nowhere and struck Maxim with a powerful punch, sending him
flying.
"What exactly happened here? This boy... It looks like his heart has beenpletely overtaken by grief," Bjorn muttered as he
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