The Void trembled.
The outer beings poured through the torn wound in the Cosmic Barrier, their hunger bleeding across reality like a black tide. They were countless, each step dragging cruelty and power into the battlefield. Their leader, Primus, stood at their front, eyes locked on Igaris with a grin that promised devastation.
The Overlord did not move. His cloak drifted in the weightless void, his blue eyes burning with unshakable resolve. Behind him, his wives and subordinates gathered, their auras blazing like living stars.
Evernight pressed her lips against Celestara's forehead, whispering softly before drawing a seal in the air.
Shadows and light wove together, creating a rift that connected directly to Igaris's inner cosmos. With gentle care, she sent the child through, placing her in the arms of Igaris's parents within the eternal sanctuary he had forged.
"Stay safe, my star. Mama will carve the way for your father's victory."
