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Chapter 91 - Echoes of the World

[Season 2]

Eight months have passed since The Declaration of War. The skies no longer burn with the fury of Versira's wrath. Her armies have vanished, her name now a whisper in the annals of cosmic history. Lysandra Moon, the frost--bound Tyrant, has been erased from existence. The Astral Universe and their Kingdoms stands vigilant.

But peace is never permanent. Not when the multiverse is layered with secrets. Not when deeper realms stir. In the time since the war, the seven known universes has begun to shift. Rifts open in places once through stable. Forgotten truths rise from the void. And in the distance--beyond the veio of understanding--new powers awaken.

THE PRIMEVAL UNIVERSE: A realm older than memory, where time coils like a serpent and power is measured not in strength, but in legacy.

At the heart of this universe lies the THRONE OF ORIGIN, a colossal obsidian Citadel suspended in a sea of starlight. Within its grand halls, eight figures gather--each a sovereign of unimaginable might. Restu Kasumi, the Emperor of the Primeval Universe, sat upon the throne. His presence was serene.

Restu Kasumi:

(Voice calm)

"Eight months of silence. Eight months since the fall of Versira and the collapse of the Elves. And yet... the multiverse shifts. The threads of fate tremble. The Declaration of War was not the end--it was the beginning of something far older, far deeper. The Empress Dynasty believes peace has returned. But peace is a veil."

Draven Redgrave:

(Smirked)

"The Astral Universe is lucky. They believe their victory over Versira makes them untouchable. Let them believe it. But they should watch out for humanity."

Thalass Blueheart:

(Soft and cold)

"The balance has shifted. The Nexus stirs. The Darkness breathes. We must act before the Multiverse collapse under its own weight."

Alistair Graylock:

(Low and soft)

"The Declaration of War was ripple. What comes next... is the wave. We will need to protect our Kingdom, And we need to watch our for our people in this entire Kingdom. Or else we will get under attack."

Lucian Nightgale:

(Soft and smirked)

"Our Universe can never be underattack, as long as we all exist, our existence would never be defeated."

Rex Noir:

(Calm)

"Nightgale, Our existence is always lively, as long as we are in this Primeval Universe, nobody can threat us."

Divinus Luminus:

(Sternly)

"If we move, we move with purpose. The Primeval Universe does not posture. We rewrite."

Arlequina Quiin:

(With a jester smirk)

"Oh, i do love a good multiversal unraveling. Shall we begin the next act?"

Restu Kasumi:

(Commanding)

"Then it is decided. The Primeval Universe will no longer observe. We will intervene. Let the multiverse remember who is incharged of this universe."

Meanwhile, in the Crimson Kingdom, Void ling stood atop a high spire, his gaze turned toward the skies. Blaze stood beside him, arms crossed. Seraphina Nyx hovered beside them. The silence was heavy.

Blaze Vortex:

(Glacing at Void ling)

"...You ever think about what comes next?not the wars. Not the threats. Just... what we're supposed to be when there's no one left to fight?"

Void ling:

(Quietly, with a faint smile)

"....We were never made for peace. But maybe...we can learn to exist in it."

Footsteps echoed behind them. King Ryder approached with his usual confident stride, and beside him walked Celestina, her presence graceful and composed.

Celestina:

(Smiling warmly at Seraphina)

"Seraphina. You look radiant, as always. Don't worry as long as, everyone is here, nothing can stop us."

Seraphina Nyx:

(Smiled back)

"And you still carry the calm after the storm, Celestina. It's good to see you."

Void ling:

(Turned towards face them)

"...it's good to see familiar face. Ones that didn't fade with the war. So glad everyone is ok."

Ryder:

(Arms crossed)

"You think we'd let you have all the fun without our? Please. The Crimson Kingdom doesn't vanish---we just wait for the right moment to walk back into the fire."

The stars above the Entire Kingdoms shimmered like ancient runes, and the wind carried a sharp, wintry breeze across the kingdoms. The night still whispered of movement, of life continuing in the quiet. Void ling, Blaze, and Seraphina descended the spire steps together, their footsteps echoing softly against the kingdom.

Void ling:

(Glacing at Ryder with a faint smirk)

"We're heading our for a bit. It's nightfall, and we figured we'd wander the kingdom... maybe stock up on food while we're at it."

Seraphina Nyx:

(Smiling gently)

"Besides, I've missed the feeling of walking through a city. It been a while."

Blaze Vortex:

(Grinning, hands in his pocket)

"And let's be honest---after all that cosmic warfare, I could really go for something fried."

Celestina:

(Laughing at them)

"You guys, Try not to cause a scene. The last time you three wandered, half the market district turned into a crater. And Void ling take good care of Seraphina, if anything happens to her, I will chop of your body."

Seraphina Nyx:

(Blushing and eyes in a joke way)

"...Eh? You don't have to do that, Celestina, I can take care of my self."

Void ling:

(Blush a bit)

"...Huhhh? I will take care of her, don't worry, Sera would never be hurt, as long us am here."

As they reached the courtyard, Ryuu spotted them and called out, his voice carrying through the cold air.

Ryuu:

(Soft and calm)

"My Lordship Ryder...What should we prepare for dinner? The kitchens await you command!, as the Chefs are waiting for you."

Ryder:

(Glacing at Ryuu)

"Suprise me, Ryuu. Just make sure it's hot--and enough to feed a small army."

Takashi and Glacior stood silently, watching the trio descend. As both of the spoke with a smirked and cold blooded

Takashi:

(Arms crossed)

"...They're moving like warrios. Even in peace."

Glacior:

(Quietly)

"...Because they know peace is just the breath between battles."

Void ling:

(Calmly)

"We'll be right back."

Blaze Vortex:

(With a wink)

"Don't eat without us."

The trio stepped beyond the gates. The wind howled through the streets, cold and sharp, tugging at their cloaks. The city was quiet, lit by lanterns and the occasional flicker of magic. They walked into the night--not as warrios, but as wanderers. The Kingdom slept, its people resting under the safety of peace hard--earned.

Blaze Vortex:

(Hands behind his back exhaling)

"Man... it's weird seeing the kingdom this calm. No explosions, no screaming, no collapsing buildings. Just...peace."

Void ling:

(Softly, eyes scanning the stars)

"It's rare. But not unwelcome."

Seraphina Nyx:

(Smiling faintly)

"It almost feels like a dream. Like we're walking through s memory that hasn't happened yet."

They turned a corner, passing a closed bakery and a quiet fountain. The wind picked up slightly, brushing Seraphina's black hair across her face. She glanced at Void ling, then leaned closer to Blaze, nudging him gently with her elbow.

Seraphina Nyx:

(Whispering, voice low and uncertain)

"...Blaze...what should I do?... How do I express my feelings to Void ling? The last time I kissed him on the cheek... he didn't even react."

Blaze Vortex:

(Teasingly, whispering back)

"Well, maybe he notice more than he let on. You know how he is---he'd probably survive a supernova without blinking. But one honest feeling might actually crack his composure."

Void ling:

(Turned his head)

"...What are you two blabbering about back there?"

He paused as he caught sight of Seraphina's face--her cheeks flushed, her eyes widened.

Void ling:

(Raising an eyebrow)

"...Sera?What's wrong?"

Seraphina Nyx:

(Stammering)

"I-I...it's nothing, i just...mean, I was just asking Blaze about...about the stars! Yes, the stars!"

Blaze covered his mouth to hide to grin, while Void ling narrowed his eyes slightly, unconvinced but silent. As ths trio wandered through the quiet kingdom, Blaze suddenly stopped, stretching his arms with a yawn.

Blaze Vortex:

(Grinning)

"Alright lovebirds. I'll leavs you two to your stargazing. See ya, Seraphina."

With a flcker of flame and a gust of wind, Blaze vanished in a flash of emberlight--teleporting back to the Crimson Kingdom. Back at the courtyard, Kaia spotted him materializing near the gates.

Kaia:

(Raising an eyebrow)

"What are you doing back here? I thought you were out with Void ling and Seraphina."

Blaze Vortex:

(Smirking, brushing ash of his coat)

"Let's just say i left them to...sort something out. Something a little warmer than this night air."

Ryder:

(Calm)

"I Overheard your conversation, Where's Void ling and Seraphina?"

Blaze Vortex:

(Chuckling)

"Still out there. Walking under the stars. And if I'm right... Seraphina's about to say something she's been holding in for a long time."

Back in the quiet kingdom,Void ling notice Blaze's absence. And then he spoke.

Void ling:

(Muttering)

"...Where did that bastard Blaze disappear to?"

Seraphina Nyx:

(Blushing, softly)

"...He probably thought we needed...space."

Void ling:

(Gently)

"...Is there something you'd like to tell me, Sera?"

Seraphina Nyx:

(Stammering)

"I-I... I mean, I've been meaning to... it's just---"

They continued walking, the silence between them filled with unspoken tension, until they reached a quiet clearing. A small garden surrounded a crystal--clear pond, glowing faintly under the moonlight. The stars above shimmered like scattered diamonds. The cold wind swept through, catching Seraphina black hair and letting it flow freely behind her. She shivered slightly. Void ling snapped his fingers. A dark, elegant jacket materialized in his hand. Without a word, he stepped behind her and gently draped it over her shoulders.

Seraphina Nyx:

(Blushing, voice soft)

"...Umm--thank you, you didn't have to..."

Void ling:

(Smiled at her)

"...I wanted to."

They stood side by side, the stars above them, the breeze around them, and something unspoken between them--growing stronger with every heartbeat. Both stood side by side, the silence between them no longer heavy, waiting to be broken. Void ling turned to her, his voice low, steady, and unlike anything he had ever said before.

Void ling:

(Softly, but with absolute clarity)

"...I love you, Seraphina Nyx."

Seraphina froze. Her eyes widened, her breath caught in her throat. A deep blush bloomed across her cheeks, her heart racing faster than any bagtle had ever made it. The air was once again so strong and breeze.

Seraphina Nyx:

(Barely a whisper)

"...You...you mean that?"

Void ling:

(Nodding, gently)

"...I've meant it for longer than I've known how to say it."

Tears welled in Seraphina eyes--not from sadness, but from overwhelming warmth of being seen, truly seen. She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him, embracing him.

Seraphina Nyx:

(Softly, against his chest)

"...I love you too, Void ling. I always have."

He held her close. His arms firm yet gentle, as if anchoring her to the moment.

Void ling:

(Quietly)

"...Then stay. No matter what comes next."

Seraphina Nyx:

(Smiling, eyes closed)

"...Always."

She leaned her head against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heart. The stars above shimmered brighter, as if the universe itself had paused to honor the moment.

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