Chapter 643 Turning the Tide

• Sebastian's alchemy furnace was shaking violently, its surface spiderwebbed with cracks as flames hissed out in jets. The energy inside it had grown savage and unstable, and everyone watching held their breath, waiting for the inevitable explosion.
• Alyssa frowned slightly, her brow furrowed in concern. Through a whisper of spiritual transmission, she said, "I'll get you out of here if it goes south. Don't worry."
• If Sebastian's furnace blew up and he failed, it would mean elimination from the competition—and a perfect opening for the Chaos Crag to strike. That's why Alyssa had stayed by his side the entire time, refusing to leave. She was there to protect him.