The light that had appeared after the darkness shattered slowly began to fade. But its brilliance was not merely a physical phenomenon. It was a light that radiated the true essence of choice. Leaving behind a wave of energy, it gave a sense of victory, but also warned that this victory would require constant guarding, for Eternity would not leave its creators without tests.
Melania stood, gripping the symbol in her hands. She could feel its energy pulsing within her, yet her heart remained heavy. She knew that much still needed to be done to stabilize the new Eternity, and that it would not be an easy path. Eternity was changing, but these changes would come with new trials, and each of them would undoubtedly be difficult.
Kairen looked over the battlefield, which was now free of fear and darkness, yet still echoed with their remnants. He walked toward Melania wearily, but determined, his sword still in hand as though ready for another battle.
“We’ve been through the worst,” he said, taking a deep breath. “But we know it won’t be any easier ahead.”
“This is just part of the journey,” Melania replied, lifting her gaze to meet his. “Eternity needs change. And these changes will be part of us.”
Endar approached them, his gaze fixed firmly on the horizon. His face was serious, his expression resolute, though he had once faced inner doubts during his personal struggle with time. But now, he was certain of his decision. The choice had been made.
“Melania, we’ve already gone through Astran,” he said, extending his hand. “But we can’t forget that Eternity has already taught us one thing: every choice creates new opportunities. And every step we take might create a new wave.”
Melania nodded. It was an important point. They had overcome many challenges, but still, they were on the edge. Every new choice could bring about even more unknown consequences. The Eternity they were creating was not static. It was alive, dynamic, and like any living thing, it could change its form, adapt to new realities and demands.
“But we’re not alone anymore,” she said after a brief pause. “Now we are the creators of this world, and together, we will change it as we see fit.”
Her words were confident, but she felt a certain uncertainty in her heart. Each new stage in the creation of Eternity was a new path. And this path would lead to even more complex choices, even deeper trials. But together, they could withstand anything.
Endar, as always, was ready for the fight. Kairen looked at them both with hope, though he knew that there would be just as many difficulties ahead as they had already faced.
“If we face this together,” he said, “then even the greatest threats won’t break us.”
“Then let this choice be the end of all trials,” Melania added. “And the beginning of a new path for Eternity.”
They turned toward the light, which now illuminated their way. This was not just a symbol of victory. It was the first step in the creation of a new world, where everything they had created would begin to take shape. Eternity was still young, unmatched in its potential. Now, everything depended on them.
They could not stop. They moved forward, ready to face new challenges. And though many choices lay ahead, they knew that together they could change even the darkest corners of this world.
Step by step, they approached the new Eternity, where each of them would be not just a creator, but a guardian, ready for the new trials.
“We must show it who we are,” Melania said as they stepped onto the new land.
They all nodded, understanding that this journey was only beginning. Eternity was not a static reality. Eternity required choice. And this was their choice.