All the Sins and Desires stood tall behind Kael,
silent and looming—like shadows made flesh.
Their presence was overwhelming, each one radiating the essence of their master and what once ruled over mortals.
Before them…
The souls slowly broke free.
One by one, the cocoons cracked open.
They were no longer bone-like souls. Their twisted undead forms had vanished.
Instead…
They took the form they had before they died.
Flesh returned to their bodies. They looked human again.
But something deeper still lingered behind their gaze. Loyalty to their creator.
After it was all done, he softened his posture, leaned back, tilting his head up. His gaze met his mother's, and he let out a huge breath. Then a smile tugged at his lips—tired, but it was a satisfying smile.
"It's finally done, Mother."
His mother didn't speak at first. She just stood there, caught in the weight of what she had just seen.
Then, quietly, she stepped forward.
