Zera descended the stairs and stood in a daze on the ground, assimilating the entire conversation that had transpired minutes before. Then, she raised her head and focused on Orion, Aurora, and Aerialia, whose hand gripped the crimson greatsword.
Zera's gaze lingered on Aerialia momentarily before she withdrew her
gaze and showed them a warm smile. She cleared her throat and said, "Follow me. I will lead the way out so we can begin."
Aurora dispelled her barrier, commanding her headless winged spawns to vanish into hers and Orion's shadows under the Priestess' inquisitive gaze.
Aerialia returned the crimson greatsword to Orion, allowing it to hover beside him before she scattered into specks of light, disappearing into Orion after taking one final look at Zera.
In an instant, the entire chamber was devoid of any spawn, and the tension that had filled the atmosphere moments ago abruptly vanished.
