Khan and Liiza gathered before the cumbersome ship's entrance. The doors were open, and a mana barrier covered that gap, preventing the internal atmosphere from escaping.
The couple was alone and inevitably tense due to the Niqols' ship drawing closer to that opening. Still, some confusion was in the air. Khan decided to cut the call short for safety reasons, opting for a face-to-face meeting, and it was unclear whether that would be the trigger for the war he was trying to avoid.
The Niqols' ship reached the opening and turned, activating its own mana barrier before connecting its back to that entrance. The black metal in that spot slid, creating a narrow passage that a familiar figure didn't hesitate to cross.
Admittedly, the familiarity was mostly instinctive for Khan. He recognized that dark blue, handsome face, but everything else about the Niqols had changed.
