The hall erupted into applause as the music faded, and the dancers began to disperse. ZeroVeil and Eldra stood at the centre, catching their breath. Both looked exhilarated but drained. The once vibrant energy of the ball now simmered down into quiet chatter and tired laughter as couples and nobles gravitated toward the buffet tables, refuelling after hours of dancing.
ZeroVeil glanced at the clock hanging on the far wall. It was already past midnight, and his stamina was running thin—not just from the dancing but from managing his chaotic chat. With a faint sigh, he raised his hand and flicked open his stream interface which was only visible for him.
"Alright, everyone," he began, his voice steady but with a hint of exhaustion. "I think it's time to wrap things up for tonight. It's been a wild ride. Stay safe and make sure to tune in for the next stream too.."
His chat immediately flooded with messages, but they were not the usual farewell messages.
