Chapter 40

Chapter 40

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A heavy silence settled over the group as they surveyed the clearing, their eyes searching desperately for any sign of Sangre's presence. But he was nowhere to be found. The air crackled with a sense of unease, each member feeling the weight of his absence like a gaping void in their midst.

Levi's brow furrowed, his mind racing with unanswered questions. How had Sangre managed to disappear without a trace? Was he lurking in the shadows, plotting his next move? Or had he somehow slipped away, leaving them vulnerable and exposed?

Selena's eyes flickered with a mix of worry and suspicion. Her gaze darted from tree to tree, her heightened senses on high alert. The sudden disappearance of their formidable foe sent chills down her spine, filling her with a sense of unease she couldn't shake off. A primal instinct told her that Sangre's absence was not a sign of defeat, but rather a foreboding omen of what was yet to come.

Harry clenched his fists, his jaw clenched w