The Obsidian Collegium Scholars lingered among the floating shelves. Arctyx, Cyranor and the Celestial-realm seniors became lost in the Eternal's annotations.
None of them attempted to enter the Chamber of Silent Heart anymore.
Not out of fear…
…but out of respect.
The Lunareths had gone first.
Their path was one of Stillness.
To intrude upon that space while they meditated would be a desecration only fools would commit.
Thus the Obsidian Collegium bowed their heads and returned to the bound tomes, seeking their own enlightenment.
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Lucien's group stepped away from the Library of Bound Pages and crossed back into the vast arterial halls of the ruin.
Once again, they stood before the five diverging paths.
The Verdant Veil members gathered around Eirene without a word.
No one asked where they were headed next.
They were waiting for Eirene to decide.
Eirene held the crescent fragment close to her chest for a moment, letting its gentle glow fade into her robes.
