The embrace lasted far longer than it should have.
The night wind drifted slowly past the ruins of the old facility, carrying cold air that bit at the skin.
Yet even as the night temperature continued to drop…
Aurelia felt nothing but warmth.
A profound, enveloping warmth.
The luminous figure still held her carefully, as though fearing that holding too tightly might cause all of this to vanish in an instant.
And the most dangerous truth of all…
Aurelia did not want to be the one to let go first.
The entity beside Aurelia shifted gently.
Its radiant lines pulsed with a steady rhythm, perfectly aligned with a core essence now filled with immense emotion and deep peace all at once.
The unit positioned behind them continued to maintain the network.
Kael watched them, staring blankly up toward the sky.
"I am literally witnessing history right now."
Orion nodded slowly.
"Emotional bond has surpassed previous projections."
Ragnar wore a faint grin.
