The Celestial Heist

Chapter 200: The Calm Before

The storm had passed, leaving behind a sky that was a deep, clear blue, streaked with the fading remnants of clouds that had once threatened to tear the world apart. The valley, which had moments ago been the site of a fierce battle, now stood eerily silent. The Celestial Marauders gathered around the nexus, their breath still ragged from the fight, their hearts pounding with the adrenaline that had yet to fade.

Kael lowered his sword, the glow of the fragment in Naya’s hand still casting a warm, golden light over them. The energy of the balance was palpable, wrapping around them like a protective shield, but Kael knew it was only a temporary respite. The Celestials had been driven back, but they would return—stronger, more determined, and more desperate than before.

Naya, still holding the fragment, looked up at Kael, her expression a mix of relief and concern. "We’ve won this battle, but the war is far from over. The Celestials won’t stop until they’ve either claimed all the fragmen