Back in Drak'thar...
Owen stepped through the dimensional tear first, Solhart beside him. The Hatchery's light pulsed in the distance, steady now, rhythmic. The gardens were greener than when he'd left. The Tower of Royals gleamed at its peak, runes cycling through patterns that meant something was waking inside.
Yuki was already there.
She stood at the palace entrance, Uru on her shoulder, Odessa and Alfred behind her, Hilda and Caelen nearby. Her eyes found Owen immediately, moved to Solhart, then back to Owen.
Leah emerged from the palace, her transformation fading, her amber eyes tired but satisfied. "The Lich is dead. The Corruptor is dead. The Infiltrator is dead."
"The demon generals are finished," Solhart said. "What remains are scattered remnants that are leaderless and Directionless....for now"
Then they a moved inside.
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