Silence filled the room.
Not empty silence.
But a peace that felt foreign after the long chaos.
The massive structure that had once pulsed wildly now stood steady.
The aggressively radiating red light had turned into a gentle flow, blending with the golden glimmers still lingering in the air.
Aurelia slowly lowered her hand.
Her breath was heavy.
But not from exhaustion alone.
Something was gone.
Subtle.
Hard to explain.
As if a part of her had been released into this world.
She felt it.
Very clearly.
Ragnar stepped closer.
For the first time, his expression was not filled with fighting fervor.
"What did you just do…"
He paused for a moment.
"…that wasn't just defeating."
Aurelia did not answer immediately.
Her gaze was fixed on the structure before her.
Which no longer felt like a threat.
But not entirely safe either.
"Not defeating."
She said softly.
"Balancing."
Kael crossed his arms.
His brow was slightly raised.
