Beneath a moonlit sky, the group stood together, gathered at the edge of the sanctuary Alexander had created — a reality simulation field that bent space and energy to mirror natural environments.
Before them, Hannu moved gracefully among the mythical creatures: a hulking Yeti, a shimmering Nine-Tailed Fox, the majestic Nemean Lion, and others long thought to be legends.
The creatures surrounded him calmly, their eyes intelligent and aware, responding to Hannu's presence with trust. He didn't speak in words — only through posture, energy, and emotion. They understood.
Six, standing beside Alexander, her gaze sharp yet contemplative, finally broke the silence."What are we going to do with them?"
Alexander didn't look away from the creatures."I've already set up a Reality Simulation Field — each zone is tailored to their native environments. They'll live safely, as they would've in their home environment."
The group nodded in understanding, quietly watching Hannu stroke the Yeti's fur, then kneel beside the Nine-Tailed Fox, murmuring softly.
A few steps back, Malcolm observed in awe.
"It's… amazing. To think such wonderful creatures exist. And on Earth, no less."
His son, Sam, looked toward Alexander, curiosity rising."But where are they really from? I mean… we've only ever heard stories. Legends. Why haven't we seen them before? Why now?"
Alexander turned slowly, his expression unreadable at first, but his voice was calm—measured."Because there's a higher power involved."
Everyone's attention snapped to him. Even those who were skeptical — Adelina, Marina, raised in convents — felt a strange resonance stir within them.
Adelina asked cautiously."You mean… like God?"
Alexander met her gaze."Yes. Though it doesn't have a name. This Entity is a universal power — ancient, eternal. It has existed across galaxies, through countless forms and interpretations. But its true nature is cosmic… elemental. And its consciousness lives within the core of every world."
The silence was profound."It was this Entity that granted the Loric their Legacies," Alexander continued, "Not out of favoritism… but need. It responds to balance — to survival. When a planet reaches a certain threshold — when the scale of chaos and growth tips — it intervenes. Selects individuals. Empowers them. Creates life to protect life."
Sarah, quietly stunned, asked."So this Entity… it lives in Earth's core too?"
Alexander nodded."Yes. And now that all of you — the Garde, the ones who carry Legacy and Phoenix stones— have gathered on Earth, it's reacting. That's why these creatures began to appear. They're born from a pocket dimension connected to this power — one linked through Loralite Caves scattered across the planet."
He looked around at each of them.
"When you gathered, you opened the path. The pocket dimension began to leak into this one. And what you're seeing now — the creatures, the energy shifts — it's only the beginning."
Henri breathed out slowly, half in wonder.
"...Amazing."
Six narrowed her eyes slightly, processing.
"So… what do we do now? Are we going to find these caves? Seal them?"
Alexander turned to her, firm and composed.
"Yes. For now, we have to locate the Loralite Cave sites. Before others do. The portals must be stabilized and sealed — at least until we understand what else might come through."
Behind them, the creatures began to move into the lush biomes generated for them — vast forests, icy cliffs, volcanic ridges — all artificially rendered, but vibrantly real to them.
The Entity's will pulsed beneath the surface of the Earth.
And the war for balance was just beginning.