Hana looked at Laras, her eyes previously filled with rage, now beginning to soften. Her tightly pressed lips curved into a faint smile, one of gratitude. The icy mist filling the room slowly vanished, replaced by a warmth that embraced everyone.
"Thank you, Laras," Hana said, her voice steadier. She retracted her aura, prompting the leaders in the area to exhale in relief.
With a warm gaze, Hana surveyed all the Alliance leaders. "I apologize for my earlier outburst," she said sincerely. "That anger… it wasn't directed at you. On the contrary, I am grateful for your loyalty to Earth."
Meanwhile, in the distance, a phenomenon drew everyone's attention. The colossal tree, with its towering trunk reaching the heavens, appeared to be drawing closer. Haikal Emanuel, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stepped forward.
"The tree is approaching. Let's investigate," he said as he shot into the air.
