Chapter 26 : The Aftermath
The applause was thunderous, a roar that filled the arena and rattled the very bones of the Vanguard Loft, but for Elara, the sound was strangely muted. As she exited the stage, the adrenaline began to ebb, replaced by a sudden, bone-deep exhaustion. She expected the investigators to meet them, to pull her aside for more questioning, but the triumph of their performance seemed to have silenced the immediate threats. For the first time, the production team didn't look at them with suspicion, but with a guarded, reluctant respect. However, Elara knew better than to celebrate. She found herself in the quiet, empty practice room, the silence a stark contrast to the roar of the crowd. Jaxen found her there, leaning against the doorframe, watching her with a look that was both proud and deeply
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