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The group stepped through the portal return to the city. After returning they goes into the gleaming expanse of Celestia's central hall.
Its crystalline walls shimmered faintly, a reflection of the immense energy now coursing through them. Dabi, Loira, and Selene were met with the expectant gazes of Aldric and Raghnall, both of whom had been anxiously awaiting their return.
"You have the last fragment shard?" Raghnall asked, his sharp eyes immediately locking onto Loira, who clutched the glowing fragment tightly.
Loira nodded, stepping forward. Her exhaustion was evident, but her resolve remained unshaken. "We have it. But it came at a price. The Ancient Ones and their emissaries are moving faster than we anticipated."
We need to fix the Aetherial core fast. They could break the dimension barriers and open a gate forcefully if we delay longer.
