In the end, it was Astrid who reached him first. She had grown strong in her own right, her innocence replaced by a fierce determination to avenge her mother's death. She engaged Castor in a duel of wills, her spirit shining brighter than any Node. And as the siblings watched, their hearts pounding, she proved herself to be the true heir to Ragna's legacy.
With a swift strike, Astrid shattered Castor's Node, freeing her father's mind once and for all. The dark energy dissipated into nothingness, leaving only the cold, empty shell of the man who had once been her enemy. The Flaming Serpents fell into disarray, their leader defeated, and the tide of battle turned.
The Halstens, their family whole once more, stood as a symbol of hope in a world torn apart by greed and power. Their story, one of sacrifice and redemption, inspired a nation to stand tall and face the future with courage.
