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The winter air clung to Kayer's skin, sharp and biting, though the first snow had yet to fall. His breath fogged in the cold, a stark contrast to the warmth of the glowing light that grew larger in the distance.
Kayer's throat tightened as his eyes narrowed on the approaching phenomenon.
The light pulsed with energy, accompanied by a faint whir that seemed to hum through his very bones.
Suddenly, two massive figures broke through the glow, their white mana swirling like a whirlpool around them.
Not... Ianthe... He finalized as the view became clearer.
With urgent flaps of their wings, two black-throated blue warblers, as large as swans, descended gracefully to hover over him.
Kayer froze in place, his gaze darting between the two birds in disbelief.
"Nan? Kaya?" he murmured, recognizing their distinct markings despite their now-enormous size.
