The Devourer's presence sucked the air, darkness swirling. Kaden gripped the crystal shard, its glow weakening.
"You can't stop me," The Devourer hissed. "I'll unravel Elysium."
Kaden recalled Eira's hint—balance within. He closed his eyes, merging light and shadow.
A single flame ignited in his chest.
The Devourer recoiled. "Impossible...a unified self."
Kaden opened his eyes—dual flames danced: light and dark, in sync.
The Devourer lunged. Kaden let it approach, then...
Unified 💡
The flames merged into a blinding spark. The Devourer shattered, its void sealed.
Elysium's skies cleared. Lara and Arin landed beside Kaden.
"It's done," Lara breathed.
Kaden smiled wearily. "Balance is alive."
Eira appeared. "Elysium's cycle renews. You wrote its next chapter, Kaden."
Arin grinned. "You got a party invite."
Lara nudged Kaden. "And maybe a break?"
Kaden laughed. "Balance, huh?"