Round 718 Transcript

As we catch our breath on the ledge, the ground beneath us shudders and gives way, sending a cascade of rubble tumbling down into the pit. I feel a chill run down my spine as I realize that our narrow escape has triggered a structural collapse in this very area. The Guardian's roar grows louder, its presence closing in on us from both sides now. Merrin's eyes are fixed intently on the path ahead, her grip on my hand tightening as she assesses our next move. "We need to keep moving," she says, her voice low and urgent. "The Guardian will be on us any second now." I glance down at Varikka, who's still lying on the ground, her leg twisted at an awkward angle. I know we can't stay here - not with the structural collapse bearing down on us and the Guardian closing in fast.

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