Chapter 25

• Back at the Seekers' base, Kael and Angelica debriefed with Lira and the other faction leaders. The Nexus map displayed the Crimson Veil as a steady thread, its glow brighter than before.
• "The Veil's restoration has strengthened the Nexus," Lira said, her voice filled with cautious optimism. "But the cost was high. You're pushing yourself too hard, Kael."
• Kael shook his head. "We don't have a choice. The Heart of the Weave is guiding us for a reason. If we don't restore these fragments, the Nexus won't survive."