Matt woke up when the sky was still dark. He lay in bed for a while, listening to the quiet breathing of the night. The Grand Veil Spire felt peaceful around him. No loud alarms. No sudden visions. Just the soft hum of the twilight orb high above the city. He sat up slowly and rubbed his eyes. His body felt strong, but his heart felt a little tired in a good way. The last trip to the silent valley had been long. Helping the oldest echoes had taken a lot of patience and kindness.
He stood up and walked to the window. The city below was still sleeping. A few lights glowed in the distance — some houses, some training halls where early students were already practicing. Matt smiled softly. This was the world they had built together. A world where night and light could live side by side without
