The endless darkness stretched in every direction.
Aria and Magnus stood silently, facing one another while the Moon Crown and the Eclipse Crown floated between them.
The two ancient relics circled each other, filling the void with silver and crimson light.
The mysterious voice spoke once more.
"Power does not decide the future."
"Choice does."
The crowns stopped spinning.
A path of silver light appeared beneath Aria's feet.
A path of crimson fire appeared beneath Magnus's.
"Step forward," the voice commanded.
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Magnus walked without hesitation.
"I have already made my choice."
Dark energy surrounded him as he reached for the Eclipse Crown.
"I will create a world where only the strong survive."
"The weak deserve to perish."
The Eclipse Crown glowed brighter.
It accepted
