Chapter 17 - The Heirs of the Seven
Light exploded through the Sanctuary of Astralis.
Not ordinary light.
Starlight.
It burst from the seven ancient doors simultaneously, climbing toward the fractured ceiling like seven pillars connecting the forgotten kingdom to the heavens above.
The entire underground palace trembled.
Crystal flowers bloomed across the broken floor.
The dying Aether Heart beat once.
Twice.
Stronger than before.
For the first time since the battle began...
It wasn't fading.
It was fighting.
Outside the Star Trials, Priston shielded his eyes with one arm.
"...Okay."
He squinted toward the pillars of light.
"I've officially stopped pretending I know what's happening."
Beside him, Selene couldn't hide the awe in her emerald eyes.
The doors had completely t
