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The mountain gradually returned to silence.
Only the countless emerald particles drifting in the air remained as proof that several Elemental Anomalies had truly met their end.
The surrounding world quietly reclaimed those purified fragments.
Elemental Essence flowed once more through the mountain veins, slowly repairing the scars left behind by the battle. The twisted trees that had nearly withered under corruption seemed to recover ever so slightly as faint traces of life returned to their branches.
Shin stood motionless.
His breathing remained perfectly steady despite the intense exchange moments earlier. His right hand maintained a firm but relaxed grip on [Yamato] while his left hand naturally rested beside [Death's Shadow], allowing the cloak to sway gently behind him with every subtle movement of the wind.
His 'Heart Realm Technique' was continuously monitoring the surroundings along with his enhanced senses.
