So, the rumor was true!
The crowd of players who'd approached to check on Shannon momentarily forgot their recent brush with death. Their eyes were filled with awe and disbelief as they stared at Benjamin.
Someone couldn't hold back and shouted, "Hi Mr. Cooper!" Several others joined in and did the same. But Benjamin didn't respond. His focus was on getting Shannon to safety.
As he neared the edge of the spiritual realm, its collapse accelerated and let in streams of light that enveloped him in a radiant flow.
A cameraman who'd been discreet until now managed to capture the scene.
The livestream audience who'd lost connection and had no idea what would happen next was abruptly reconnected. What they saw left them speechless.
A tall and graceful man strode through the shadows with someone else in his arms as bits and glitters of light danced around him. His silhouette was breathtakingly beautiful.
"Who is this man? And who is he carrying?"
There were comments of doubts in the livestream chat. Then, they heard players whispering about him being Shannon's fiancé.
They were initially buzzing with questions, but when they learned about what had happened from the players, the chat exploded.
The trending hashtag #Hi Mr. Cooper shot to the top of the list.
…
Benjamin had intended to take Shannon straight home, but as they left the spiritual realm, Shannon stirred and regained consciousness.
Though she was exhausted, she murmured, "We can't leave just yet."
Sensing his distress, Shannon seemed to understand what he was thinking. She quickly reassured him, "They're alive. You don't need to look like that."
Her words were a shock, and Calvin lit up. "Are you serious?"
Shannon nodded. "They're most likely alive, but if you don't get them out soon, I can't guarantee that."
As they spoke, Benjamin stood silently nearby and watched the conversation unfold.
When his gaze dropped, he noticed Shannon holding onto Calvin's sleeve. He reached over with an unreadable expression and gently removed her hand to place it back at her side.
Shannon was momentarily confused.
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