Lyra sneaks into the forbidden archives.
She finds a hidden text.
The original prophecy has missing lines.
Not:
"He will destroy the world."
But:
"He will open what was sealed."
Sealed what?
Before she can read more—
Velen appears.
And says quietly:
"You're too late."
Cut to Aeris alone on the rooftop.
Looking at the sky.
It cracks slightly again.
Only he sees it.