A heavy silence settled over the battlefield.
The First Moon Queen’s words echoed through every soul.
“One of us must die… and you must choose which one.”
Nysera stood frozen.
Her fingers tightened around the Moon Blade.
“I won’t.”
The First Queen tilted her head.
“You don’t understand.”
“I understand enough.”
Nysera’s silver eyes burned with determination.
“I refuse to choose who lives and who dies.”
The Devourer let out a weary sigh.
“For thousands of years…”
“Nothing has changed.”
He looked toward the First Queen.
“You always believed sacrifice was the only answer.”
The First Queen’s gaze hardened.
“Because it is.”
“No.”
The Devourer shook his head.
“It was your answer.”
King Orion stepped between them.
“Your Majesty…”
He addressed the First Queen respectfully.
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