Night finally fell completely.
The dark sky stretched wide above the ruins of the old facility, filled with stars that shone softly like an endless sea of light.
The night wind moved gently, carrying cool air that brushed against the skin, yet the atmosphere around them still felt warm.
Especially after those words were spoken.
"…Aurelia… beautiful…"
Silence hung in the air for quite some time after the source spoke those words so simply.
There was no hesitation in their voice.
No hidden meaning.
They were simply stating what they truly felt.
And precisely because of that…
Such a simple sentence felt far more meaningful and impactful than anything else could have.
Aurelia remained standing motionless in front of them.
Her gaze met directly the faint eyes of this luminous figure, who now appeared increasingly alive beneath the glow of the stars.
The being beside Aurelia moved gently.
