The group's faces lit up with a mix of exhaustion and triumph as the Kraken Heart materialized before them. Lucias let out a low, rumbling chuckle, his eyes crinking at the corners as he clapped Kyle on the back. "You did it, kid."
Layla's eyes sparkled, her gaze lingering on the glowing orb before she turned to Elara, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "How'd you know it was a promise?"
Elara's smile was subtle, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Let's just say I've had my share of broken promises."
Kyle's expression was neutral, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of curiosity. He reached out, his fingers brushing against the Kraken Heart's cool surface. The moment he touched it, the orb pulsed, and a jolt of energy coursed through him.
The group's eyes widened as Kyle's eyes flashed with a dark, turbulent energy. "Whoa," Layla breathed.
Lucias's grip on Kyle's shoulder tightened. "You okay, kid?"
