“I command you to open.”
Another shockwave emanated from the scar. When it hit Keriya she tumbled head over heels, skidding away from the cliff, feeling an unnatural pull in her chest.
The confidence that had blossomed within her flickered and faded as Mount Oshayu groaned. She’d come to a halt face-down, and the stone shook beneath her. She was sure she’d done something wrong, sure the world was about to implode.
“Stay with me,” she breathed, placing her palm flat against the ground, speaking to the soul of Selaras itself.
It was a silly thing to say when she was teetering on the edge between life and the annihilation of everything—but the rock stilled beneath her touch and the mountain settled into a calm, solid mass. Keriya went limp with momentary relief. No avalanches today, and n
