The Celestial Heist

Chapter 198: The Celestial Tide

The aftermath of the battle left the air heavy with a strange, quiet stillness. As Kael and Naya descended the ridge, the light of the fragment continued to flicker, a faint glow amidst the shadows that had not fully receded. The once-vibrant landscape was now tinged with a sense of fragility, as if the balance they had fought so hard to restore could be easily shattered again.

Kael’s thoughts were on the others. He and Naya had managed to close the chasm and dispel the vortex, but he worried about Vira, Lyra, Korrin, and Arion. The Celestial warrior had been powerful, and where there was one, there were surely others. They had to regroup quickly, before the next wave of Celestial forces arrived.

Naya, sensing Kael’s tension, placed a hand on his shoulder. "We’ll find them, Kael. I can still feel the connection to the fragment. It’s weak, but it’s there. They’re not far."

Kael nodded, grateful for her reassurance. "Let’s hope they’re safe. We’ve been through too much to lose anyone no