Mahu's expression softened slightly, the gravity of Crepuscular's words cutting through her apathy. She understood now that the situation was far more dire than she had realized. "So, what are you suggesting?" she asked, her tone cautious.
"I suggest we allow our children to ascend," Crepuscular replied, his voice firm. "Let them take over the more menial tasks—the day-to-day responsibilities that have become overwhelming in the absence of Ikenga and Keles. We need to focus our attention on the real threat: our counterparts. If they gain a foothold in our world, it won't just be the mortals who suffer. Everything we've built, everything we've protected, could be destroyed."
