Chapter 31

• Back at the Seekers' base, Kael and Angelica recounted the battle to Lira and the allied factions. The Nexus map displayed the Shimmering Abyss as a stable thread, but faint ripples of disturbance radiated from other dimensions.
• Lira's expression was grim. "The rift was just the beginning. If these forces are targeting the Nexus, we're looking at a coordinated effort."
• Kael nodded, his shield glowing faintly. "We need to find out who's behind this. The guardian mentioned a cycle of chaos. Someone—or something—is orchestrating this."