Chapter 123: Standing With Tall Feet 2
Darius’s headaches faded, his vision was clear, his soulstone was brighter as he tossed it, Rhoam’s plates gleamed despite their cracks, the panther’s bulk was unyielding.
The beasts were fully recovered, Xerion’s scales were radiant, Salaris’s talons were gleaming, Rhoam’s growl was steady, their bonds with their tamers were stronger than ever, a testament to their shared survival through the Veil’s relentless trials.
The healers declared them fit to leave, their cots were emptied, the infirmary’s runes dimmed as their treatment concluded, the golden light softening as the trio gathered their gear.
The Veil codex, its runes were dim but heavy with meaning, lay in Kelvin’s pack, a reminder of their triumph. Lyra’s gauntlet, is now steady, pulsed with shadow runes, a symbol of her resilience.
Darius’s soulstone, was glowing brightly, which was a beacon of his determination and his grin sharp despite his scars.
The trio discussed the Sanctum’s future, the final tablet’s message....."The Veil is ended. Rebuild the Sanctum"
The message was weighing on their minds, a call to protect what they had fought so hard to save. The monitoring device hummed, its runes flickering with a new message.....
"Vacation missions assigned. Prepare for departure." The words was a quiet warning, a hint of challenges awaiting for them beyond the Sanctum’s walls, their hometowns were calling with trials that would test their newfound strength.
The trio stood, weak but united, their beasts were beside them in the infirmary’s fading golden light. Kelvin clutched Mealin’s amulet, its drake essence was warm against his palm, his voice was steady despite the scars that marked his body.
"We ended the Veil. Whatever that comes next, we will face it together, even if we are apart." Lyra nodded, her gauntlet glowing, Salaris’s screech echoed her resolve and her eyes fierce with purpose.