The Celestial Heist

Chapter 144: The Seeds of Rebellion

he celestial realm, despite its eternal beauty and harmonious appearance, was now marked by the subtle yet pervasive undercurrent of rebellion. The actions of the splinter faction led by Alastor had planted seeds of doubt and defiance in the minds of many celestials. Even as the envoys returned from their perilous mission, having successfully restored balance to the temporal streams, the echoes of dissent were already spreading like wildfire across the cosmic expanse.

In the grand hall of the Celestial Council, where the stars themselves seemed to converge and whisper secrets to the wise, the atmosphere was thick with tension. The envoys—Calytrix, Orionis, and Lyriel—stood before the council, their faces stern but weary from their recent ordeal. The artifact, now safely returned to its rightful place, lay at the center of the chamber, pulsating with a gentle, calming light.

The council members, ancient beings of immense power and wisdom, observed the envoys with expressions that range