Dust and wind howled across the jagged plains near the shattered border of Eldoria. Ruins of long-forgotten watchtowers lay buried beneath ash and broken stone. The land reeked of ancient mana—a chaotic blend from the battles that had scarred the region in recent months.
Charlotte's breaths were heavy as she sprinted ahead with Lila secured to her back, wrapped in a shield of compressed mana. Naena followed behind, her body weakened, but her spirit firm. They were so close now—their destination within reach.
Then—
Boom!
Two silhouettes descended from the skies, crashing with force that split the land beneath them.
Dust scattered violently.
From the center of the impact zone, two figures emerged: Aron and Selene—the Chaos Twins.
Their expressions were not smug this time but grimly resolute. Aron's left hand was engulfed in blackened fire, while Selene's eyes shone with silver spirals of destructive fate.
