Later that evening, the training grounds had become calm again.
The sun-like stars above the Veyris Empire slowly shifted across the sky while rivers of light flowed beneath floating islands.
After an entire day of training, chaos, and Wukong laughing far too much
peace had finally returned.
Kael Veyris stood on one of the Empire's high platforms overlooking endless stars.
For once.
he was doing nothing.
Footsteps approached.
Ignisia walked beside him.
Her red-black hair moved gently in the cosmic wind.
She folded her arms.
You trained them hard today.
Kael looked toward the distant training grounds.
They improved.
Ignisia smirked.
Then leaned lightly against his shoulder.
You know... Kaelignis acts tough.
But she always talks about how strong her father is.
Kael was quiet.
Really?
Ignisia stared at him.
Then laughed.
Really?
That surprised you?
For a being that understood countless layers of reality.
he somehow looked confused.
Another familiar presence arrived.
Lilith stepped beside them.
She looked at Kael calmly.
You have been standing here alone again.
Kael answered immediately.
I was observing the Empire.
Lilith gave him a look.
You were thinking.
Silence.
Ignisia immediately grinned.
Oh, she got him.
Kael looked away toward the stars.
Nearby, hidden behind a crystal pillar
Kaelignis and Lyra peeked around the corner.
Kaelignis Veyris whispered:
Dad looks nervous.
Lyra's Kaelry widened her eyes.
Impossible.
Kael slowly turned his head.
I can hear both of you.
Silence.
Then.
two very fast daughters suddenly disappeared.
Behind them, Ignisia laughed loudly.
Lilith smiled softly.
And even Kael's expression seemed slightly lighter.
Because sometimes even empires beyond existence did not need wars.
Sometimes they only needed quiet moments with the people closest to them.