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After three days of traveling across Vanaheim—with much more left to explore if we ever returned—we decided to head to Alfheim. There, I could sense a large portal leading to Earth, one I wanted to use to visit that world with Helena and her friends.
Alma also mentioned she had matters to attend to in Alfheim. With Oberon dead, his shadowy empire was crumbling, and she seemed fully intent on reclaiming her kingdom, saving her people, and even becoming the new Queen.
I was honestly shocked. Since when had she been so decisive? Perhaps the recent battle had truly changed her, or maybe it was Root's sacrifice.
Whatever the reason, we chose to cross the oceans. Triton had considered returning home, but he was still enjoying the journey. A few more days wouldn't hurt anyone, so he decided to savor the time with us.
