Daniel and Mira stood at the edge of the newly revealed path, the hum of the Nexus Heart reverberating faintly behind them. The energy from the shard and the battle still lingered in the air, heavy and charged.
"We're stepping into the unknown again," Mira said, her voice quieter than usual. She wiped the sweat and grime from her brow, eyes fixed on the path ahead.
Daniel nodded, gripping the hilt of his weapon. "But now, we're different. The Nexus Weave… it's changed everything."
The threads of energy Daniel had harnessed during the battle were still faintly visible, shimmering faintly around his hands like ethereal strings. They felt alive, responding to his thoughts and emotions.
"Careful," Mira warned. "The more power you take from this place, the more it'll take from you."
He glanced at her, appreciating the concern in her voice, but said nothing. Instead, he took the first step forward.
