Chapter 134: The Path to Balance
The morning sun streamed through the shoji doors, casting soft golden light across the polished wooden floor.
Nero stretched his arms above his head, exhaling deeply.
He hadn't realized how much he needed a proper night's rest until now.
After the discussion with Zen and Mu, his mind had finally settled.
His thoughts, once an unrelenting storm of theories and breakthroughs, now felt aligned, focused.
For the first time in weeks, he felt truly rested.
As he stepped into the dining area, the scent of freshly brewed tea and grilled fish filled the air.
Zen sat lazily with a cup of tea in one hand, a bemused expression on his face.
Mu, as always, was poised and composed, methodically sipping his tea while scanning a manuscript.
Zen chuckled as Nero took his seat. "You're crazy, kid. Completely insane. You realize that?"
Nero raised an eyebrow, tearing a piece of toast with his fingers. "You just now figured that out?"