The palace trembled under the force of another explosion, and Lumi's heart raced as the sounds of battle echoed through the halls. She could hear the distant clang of metal, the crackle of magic in the air, and the shouts of soldiers as they scrambled to defend the Southern Capital. The Black Harp had arrived in full force, and their attack was already underway.
Zephyra, her sword drawn, moved toward the door with the calm precision of a seasoned warrior. "We need to secure the palace. Boreas, take Lumi and her friends to the inner sanctum. We can't let Ventus reach her."
Boreas nodded, his expression tense. "Agreed. Lumi, stay close to me."
Lumi swallowed hard, her hands trembling slightly as she felt the fire of the Frostfire God stir within her. She could feel the heat pulsing in her chest, the power responding to the danger around her. This was it. Ventus was here, and she couldn't hide from him any longer.
