The air was calm, the kind of stillness that follows a storm, where the world seems to hold its breath before exhaling in relief. The convergence, now a living monument to resilience and unity, glowed softly under the watchful eyes of the new guardians. The Academy of Balance stood tall, its halls echoing with the voices of those who had come to learn, to grow, and to protect the fragile equilibrium of the elements.
Kael, Morgana, and Vallon stood together one last time at the edge of the convergence, their faces etched with the wisdom of centuries. The students of the Academy had gathered around them, their eyes filled with a mixture of awe and determination. The time had come for the allies to step back and allow the next generation to take the lead.
"The balance of the elements is not just our responsibility," Kael said, his voice steady and filled with conviction. "It is a duty that we all share. Today, we pass that duty to you."
