Chapter 26

• The figure reappeared, their form shimmering with approval. "You have proven your worth, Keeper. The Core is restored, but its power comes with a choice."
• Kael stepped forward, his light shield dimming. "What choice?"
• The figure gestured to the Core. "The Weave can be restored fully, but doing so risks awakening forces long forgotten. Alternatively, you may leave it as it is, stabilizing the Nexus but leaving the multiverse fragmented."