The silence that followed Discordia's revelation seemed heavier than the void around them. The distant stars cast pale, cold light on the group, but it did little to warm the chill that had settled over them. The weight of her words, the risk of what lay ahead, pressed down on each of them, but now, an even more immediate concern began to emerge.
Discordia's playful grin returned, though it carried a sharper edge this time. "Ah, but before you grow too comfortable with your newfound courage, there is one detail I must clarify." Her blindfolded eyes seemed to glint in the starlight. "Not all of you will be able to step into the Hall of Judgment, even if you wish to."
Leo's brow furrowed, his jaw tightening as he leaned forward. "What do you mean, not all of us?"
