The quiet after their confrontation with Zayl lingered over Lumi and her friends as they prepared to leave the Frost Mountains and continue their journey to secure the elemental sites. The Aegis of Winter's Vigil rested on Lumi's arm, the shield's frosted patterns shimmering in the morning light, a constant reminder of her family's legacy and the battles yet to come. Though they had won this encounter, the threat of Ventus's awakening loomed, and the Black Harp's reach extended further than they could see.
As they made their way down the winding paths of the Frost Mountains, Lumi found herself deep in thought, her gaze drawn to the distant horizon where the sky met the snow-capped peaks. She knew the weight of the task before her, and despite the resolve in her heart, a whisper of doubt crept into her mind.
