The Celestial Heist

Chapter 222: Fractured Alliances

The journey back through the Crossroads felt longer than before. The mist clung to them, swirling in strange patterns, as if reluctant to let them go. Each of the Marauders moved with a purpose, but their minds were clearly elsewhere, caught between the Seer’s vision and the grim reality they were returning to. Even Idris, who usually radiated a quiet calm, seemed troubled.

Kael glanced at his team. Their expressions were grim, their shoulders tense. The weight of the knowledge they had gained from the Seer hung over them like a shroud. They had learned what the Celestials wanted, but the path to stopping them was anything but clear. They needed more than strength—they needed allies, guidance, and a deeper understanding of the very balance they fought to protect.

“We know their endgame now,” Kael said, breaking the silence. His voice sounded loud in the stillness of the Crossroads. “But the Seer was right. Knowing isn’t enough. We need to act.”

“We need a plan,” Lyra agreed, her voice