Kael spent the long winter months deep in research and development—not just on supernatural threats, but on transforming lives in a more direct way. After seeing firsthand the limitations of traditional medicine, he poured his energies into launching a new medical company called Vitalis Labs. The company's mission: harness the world's untapped natural resources and new discoveries to help people live longer, healthier lives.
Opening the first Vitalis Foundation Hospital in the bustling capital of Insoria was no simple task. The paperwork seemed endless. Every day brought a new obstacle: regulatory forms, inspections, doubts from skeptics, and the endless need for connections in a country obsessed with red tape. But Kael's determination, his recent successes, and his reputation from the Tranquil Guardians opened doors. Lirael's strategic advice and Seris's subtle manipulation of energy flows behind the scenes smoothed out the rest.
Three months in, the glass doors of the first Vitalis Hospital glinted in the morning sun. An eager crowd gathered for the launch. The headline product—a treatment capsule Kael had first invented years ago, based on rare native herbs and his updated bioenergetic research—symbolized a new hope. Early clinical trials were promising: renewed vitality, rapid healing, and a marked increase in well-being, all at an accessible price.
Kael stood in the spotless hospital lobby as the press clicked pictures. He wasn't one for public attention, but this was worth it. As he spoke to reporters, he thought about what this meant: not just for business, but for people like Mira and Ren—children who might never fear disease or early death again.
Mira and Ren's Day Out
Life for the siblings had become brighter. After a long stretch of training and uncertainty, Kael wanted them to see what normal joy looked like. With Lirael's encouragement, he took Mira and Ren on a well-earned break to the Emerald Springs Fun Park.
The park was alive with laughter and solar-powered music. Mira raced Ren across the green lawns, spinning on the carousel and shrieking with delight as the ferris wheel soared. They splashed in the massive wave pool, chased each other through twisting slides, and challenged Kael to a playful duel of water guns—Mira proving she was just as deadly with a soaker as she was with her psychic focus.
After the rides, they wandered the arcade, trying out peculiar, magnetic toys and picking up plush souvenirs. At lunchtime, they sampled park foods—cheesy flatbreads, herb fries, and fruit-syrup ice cream. It was a feast of simple pleasures, a taste of the childhood Kael wished he'd known.
As the sun set behind the park's high observation tower, Lirael joined them for a family photo. For a moment, nothing else mattered but the warmth and the laughter.
New Horizons
The next week, Kael accompanied Mira and Ren to their new school in Insoria—NovaBright Academy. Nervous but excited, the siblings marveled at the modern classrooms, advanced learning tablets, and diverse students. The principal, grateful for Kael's foundation's scholarships, welcomed them warmly.
"You two have enormous potential," Kael said as he left them at the gates. "Use your gifts well, and enjoy learning."
Ren nodded, already dreaming of science competitions. Mira grinned, eager to try music class for the first time in her life.
Kael watched as they disappeared into the chattering crowd