The fog hung thick as white-robed figures emerged — Vigils of Light, led by Archon Varin, wielding chains of living light.
Kael was pulled into the center of their assault, chains burning his arms.
Noctis raged inside him.
> "I can feel it… the purity that wants to consume us."
Kael's shadow erupted, clashing with the light.
The room shook.
Varin was thrown against the wall; the other Vigils struggled to control the chaos.
Kael hesitated for a split second — then chose not to kill.
He and Lira vanished into the shadows, leaving the Vigils behind.
> "The darkness is hungry," whispered Noctis.
"And soon, it will feast."
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