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Chapter 23: The Burden of Power
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2024-11-18 18:01:09The ruins of the spire lay eerily quiet, the oppressive energy of the Rift now replaced by an unsettling stillness. The group surrounded Alex, who remained on their knees, the Nexus Crystal hovering faintly in the air above their outstretched hand. Its once-pure light now flickered with threads of black energy, pulsing in an unsettling rhythm.
“She’s still here,” Alex repeated, their voice quiet but edged with tension. Their glowing eyes flicked to the group, searching for something they couldn’t name.
Valen’s grip tightened on his staff, his stance defensive. “We’ve sealed the Rift. What do you mean she’s still here? Did we not—”
“She didn’t die,” Alex interrupted, their voice heavy. “She’s trapped in the Nexus, but she’s not gone. Her influence... it’s inside me now.”
The group exchanged uneasy glances. Elysia crouched beside Alex, her tone gentle
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