The group gathered around a campfire, the flickering flames casting shadows on their weary faces. They had returned to Eldoria, but the weight of their recent battles lingered. Akira, Kael, Blacky, Maya, and Rylan sat in a circle, their eyes reflecting a mix of exhaustion and determination.
Selene stood apart, her white hair and red eyes glowing softly in the firelight. She took a deep breath, preparing to reveal a truth she had kept hidden.
"There's something you all need to know," Selene began, her voice steady despite the gravity of her words. "When we fought the reaper phantoms in the city, I used the power of Sloth. It was the only way to keep you all safe, even if it meant making you vulnerable."
Akira furrowed his brow, his memories of the battle still vivid. "You made us tired on purpose? Why would you do that?"
